Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Kidney abscess in a Lionhead rabbit caused by infection
By Warisraporn Tangchang et al.·Published in Open Veterinary Journal·2024·99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon-si 34134, Republic of Korea., LY·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Renal abscess in a Lionhead rabbit due to Encephalitozoon cuniculi and Escherichia coli: A case report
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Plain-English summary
A 4.5-year-old male Lionhead rabbit was brought to the vet because he had a poor appetite and a swollen belly. After various tests, including blood work and imaging, the vet found a serious kidney abscess filled with pus. The rabbit needed surgery to remove the affected kidney, and tests confirmed that the abscess was caused by infections from Encephalitozoon cuniculi and E. coli bacteria. Following the surgery, the rabbit's condition improved, and he was on the road to recovery.
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Abstract
Background: In rabbits, renal abscesses (pus-filled sores) are rare and diagnosis remains challenging. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to determine the clinical manifestation and diagnostic tests associated with renal abscess identification in rabbits. Case Description: A four-and-a-half-year-old castrated male Lionhead rabbit with a history of poor appetite and abdominal distension was admitted into the animal hospital. Blood analysis, radiography, ultrasonography, and computed tomography (CT) scans revealed a kidney abscess found within the renal parenchyma, with severe loss of the cortex and medulla, extending toward the capsule. Consequently, the rabbit underwent nephrectomy. The enlarged right kidney was surgically removed. Histopathological examination of the affected kidney showed severe necrosis and ischemic zones, atrophy of the renal tubules, and prominent heterophils with mixed inflammatory cell infiltrates. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) confirmed Encephalitozoon cuniculi and Escherichia coli infections, respectively. Conclusion: This report provides novel insights into the diagnosis of renal abscesses in Lionhead rabbits. [Open Vet J 2024; 14(8.000): 2085-2091]
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.38