Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Portal vein aneurysm causing portal hypertension in a toy poodle
By Miyawaki, Shingo et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2012·Department of Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Portal vein aneurysm in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A young male toy poodle was diagnosed with a rare condition called portal vein aneurysm, which is an abnormal swelling of a blood vessel in the liver area. The dog showed signs of portal hypertension, which can lead to serious complications. The diagnosis was confirmed through ultrasound, CT scans, and surgery. This case is significant as it is the first reported instance of this condition in dogs, highlighting the importance of advanced imaging in identifying unusual health issues.
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Abstract
Portal vein aneurysm (PVA) is a rare abnormal dilatation of the portal vein, which has not been reported in dogs. We describe the findings of ultrasound and computed tomography in a case of PVA in a young male toy poodle, with the final diagnosis established by explorative surgical observation. The dog had an aneurysmal fusiform dilatation in the extrahepatic portal vein with portal hypertension and multiple portsystemic shunts. This is the first report of canine PVA.
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