Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Splenic vein blood clot causing sudden anemia in a Shar Pei
By Clements, C A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1995·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Splenic vein thrombosis resulting in acute anemia: an unusual manifestation of nephrotic syndrome in a Chinese shar pei with reactive amyloidosis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old Chinese shar pei was brought in with signs of severe anemia and kidney failure. The dog had developed nephrotic syndrome, which led to complications including blood clotting issues and damage to the spleen. Unfortunately, despite veterinary care, the dog passed away, and a postmortem examination revealed that the splenic vein thrombosis (a blood clot in the spleen) was a significant factor in the dog's condition. This case highlights how serious kidney problems can lead to unexpected complications in dogs.
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Abstract
Nephrotic syndrome in a seven-year-old Chinese shar pei resulted in oliguric renal failure, coagulopathy, and acute anemia. Renal amyloidosis and widespread thromboses were diagnosed postmortem. Splenic vein thrombosis caused significant splenic congestion, coagulative necrosis, and acute anemia. Splenic vein thrombosis is reported here as an unusual consequence of nephrotic syndrome in the dog.
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