Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Boston terrier with spleen twisted causing anemia treated by surgery
By OHTA, Hiroshi et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2009·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Primary splenic torsion in a Boston terrier.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old female Boston terrier was brought to the vet after showing signs of blood in her urine and low red blood cell counts for several days. X-rays and ultrasounds revealed that her spleen was enlarged and twisted, a condition known as splenic torsion. The vet performed surgery to remove the affected spleen, and the dog recovered well without any complications. This case highlights the importance of imaging tests in diagnosing this serious condition.
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Abstract
A 7-year-old female Boston terrier was referred to Hokkaido University Veterinary Teaching Hospital with a history of hemoglobinuria and anemia for several days. Abdominal radiographs showed splenomegaly, and ultrasonography revealed a hypoechoic splenic parenchyma with interspersed linear echoes consistent with the ultrasonographic appearance of splenic torsion. Ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT) indicated a C-shaped spleen. Exploratory laparotomy confirmed the diagnosis of splenic torsion. A splenectomy was performed, and the dog recovered well without complications. This is the first report of splenic torsion in Boston terriers, and the usefulness of ultrasonographic and CT findings of the splenic torsion was also confirmed.
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