Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vomiting in 10-week-old Labrador caused by stomach cyst
By Jack, M W et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2016·Queensland Veterinary Specialists, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Non-communicating gastric duplication cyst in a 10-week-old Labrador Retriever puppy.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-week-old male Labrador Retriever puppy was brought to the vet after experiencing sudden vomiting for two days. An ultrasound revealed a cyst in the stomach that was blocking food from leaving. The vet performed surgery to remove the cyst, which was found to be made of stomach tissue surrounded by muscle. After the surgery, the puppy recovered well and was no longer vomiting.
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Abstract
CASE REPORT: A 10-week-old male Labrador Retriever puppy was presented for acute onset of vomiting over a 48-h period. Ultrasound examination showed a cystic structure in the area of the pylorus that was impinging on gastric outflow. Surgery was performed to resect this structure. Histological examination showed the cystic structure to be composed of gastric mucosa surrounded by a smooth muscle wall. This finding, together with the intraoperative observations, led to a definitive diagnosis of a non-communicating gastric duplication cyst. CONCLUSION: Although rare, gastric duplication cyst is a differential diagnosis for acute-onset vomiting in a young dog. This report should aid in the decision-making process in future cases.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27113988/