Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Left liver lobe torsion causing collapse in a Rottweiler
By Bhandal, Jitender et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2008·Canada West Veterinary Specialists and Critical Care Hospital, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Spontaneous left medial liver lobe torsion and left lateral lobe infarction in a rottweiler.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A Rottweiler was brought to the vet after suddenly collapsing. An ultrasound showed that a part of the dog's liver was twisted and not receiving blood. Surgery confirmed the diagnosis of liver lobe torsion, which is a serious condition. The dog received treatment, and the ultrasound was key in identifying the problem.
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Abstract
The abdominal ultrasonogram of a dog admitted for acute onset of collapse revealed an abnormally displaced left medial liver lobe with no blood flow. Surgical and histological findings confirmed the ultrasonographic diagnosis of left liver lobe torsion. Ultrasonographic findings were useful and probably sufficient for a correct diagnosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19119369/