Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with intestinal mass diagnosed as small bowel lymphangiectasia
By Louvet, Arnaud & Denis, Bruno·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2004·Small Animal Veterinary Clinic, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ultrasonographic diagnosis--small bowel lymphangiectasia in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old West Highland White Terrier was brought in for ongoing diarrhea, loss of appetite, and weight loss that had lasted for five months. An ultrasound showed thickening in a specific area of the intestines, leading the vet to suspect a serious condition. After further testing, the dog was diagnosed with intestinal lymphangiectasia, a condition where lymph vessels in the intestines become enlarged. Treatment options typically include dietary changes and medications to manage symptoms, which can help improve the dog's condition over time.
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Abstract
A 7-year-old, West Highland White Terrier had a 5-month history of diarrhea, dysorexia, and weight loss. Sonographically, there was a focal area of intestinal thickening with loss of layering. A neoplastic or severe inflammatory condition was suspected and intestinal lymphangiectasia was diagnosed histopathologically. This patient seems to be the first description of intestinal lymphangiectasia appearing as an intestinal mass.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15605850/