Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vomiting and abdominal pain in dogs and cat - what is sclerosing
By Hardie, E M et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·1994·College of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis in four dogs and a cat.
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog was diagnosed with sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP) after showing symptoms like vomiting, abdominal pain, and a swollen belly. During surgery, the vet found a lot of fibrous tissue and adhesions in the abdomen. Treatment involved antibiotics, corticosteroids, and diuretics to help manage the condition. However, the dog faced ongoing challenges like weight loss and fluid buildup in the abdomen.
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Abstract
Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP) was diagnosed in four dogs and one cat. Clinical signs included vomiting, abdominal pain, palpable abdominal mass, and ascites. The abdominal fluid was red-tinged and contained large numbers of red blood cells, macrophages, mixed inflammatory cells, reactive mesothelial cells, and fibroblasts. At surgery, the typical appearance was of multiple surfaces covered with granulation tissue or fibrous tissue or both. Multiple adhesions were often present. Causes of SEP included steatitis, fiberglass ingestion, and bacterial infection. Treatment included administration of antibiotic, corticosteroid, and diuretic medications. The major long-term management problems were chronic weight loss, ascites, and progression of concurrent disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8191669/