Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound shows thickened intestines in Basenji with immune bowel
By Spohr, A et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1995·Small Animal Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ultrasonographic findings in a basenji with immuno-proliferative enteropathy.
Plain-English summary
A 1.5-year-old female basenji was brought to the vet due to chronic diarrhea, weight loss, and vomiting. An ultrasound showed thickening of her small intestine walls, which is a sign of a specific type of inflammatory bowel disease called immunoproliferative enteropathy. This condition can cause significant digestive issues in dogs. Treatment typically involves dietary changes and medications to manage inflammation, which can help improve her symptoms and overall health.
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Abstract
The ultrasonographic findings in a one-and-a-half-year-old female basenji with immunoproliferative enteropathy are described. On ultrasonographic examination, generalised thickening of the small bowel wall was found, ranging between 4 and 6 mm. The normal layered appearance of the intestinal wall was replaced by three distinct layers; an innermost enlarged hyperechogenic layer; an enlarged poor echogenic layer, and an outer hyperechogenic layer. These findings are consistent with the histopathological appearance of this particular chronic inflammatory bowel disease, since the inner layer probably represents the infiltrated mucosa, the middle layer the infiltrated lamina propria and the outer layer the serosa. Thus, the ultrasonographic finding of generalised thickening of the intestinal wall in a basenji presenting with chronic diarrhoea, weight loss, anorexia or vomiting is strongly indicative of immunoproliferative enteropathy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7723294/