Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gall bladder mucoceles linked to high blood fats in dogs
By Kutsunai, M et al.·Published in Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)·2014·Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The association between gall bladder mucoceles and hyperlipidaemia in dogs: a retrospective case control study.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs diagnosed with gall bladder mucoceles (a condition where the gall bladder becomes filled with mucus) showed a strong link to high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, especially in certain breeds like Pomeranians and Miniature Schnauzers. The study found that these dogs often had other health issues, such as pancreatitis and thyroid problems. This suggests that if your dog has gall bladder mucoceles, it might be worth checking for high fat levels in their blood, as managing these could help with their condition.
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Abstract
The diagnosis of gall bladder mucoceles (GM) in dogs has become increasingly frequent in veterinary medicine. Primary breed-specific hyperlipidaemia is reported in Shetland Sheepdogs and Miniature Schnauzers, breeds in which GM are known to occur more frequently than in other breeds. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between GM and hyperlipidaemia in dogs. The study design was a retrospective case control study. Medical records of dogs diagnosed with GM at the Veterinary Medical Centre of The University of Tokyo between 1 April 2007 and 31 March 2012, were reviewed. Fifty-eight dogs with GM and a record of either serum cholesterol, triglyceride, or glucose concentrations were included in the study. Hypercholesterolaemia (15/37 cases; odds ratio [OR]: 2.92; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.02-8.36) and hypertriglyceridaemia (13/24 cases; OR: 3.55; 95% CI:1.12-15.91) showed significant association with GM. Pomeranians (OR: 10.69), American Cocker Spaniels (OR: 8.94), Shetland Sheepdogs (OR: 6.21), Miniature Schnauzers (OR: 5.23), and Chihuahuas (OR: 3.06) were significantly predisposed to GM. Thirty-nine out of 58 cases had at least one concurrent disease, including pancreatitis (five cases), hyperadrenocorticism (two cases), and hypothyroidism (two cases). A significant association between GM and hyperlipidaemia was confirmed, suggesting that hyperlipidaemia may play a role in the pathogenesis of GM.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24268484/