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Pathological diagnosis of cirrhotic ascites in a Caucasian dog
Joint Authors
Abalaka, Samson Eneojo
Obeta, Sylvester Sunday
Asogwa, Uchenna Stephen
Sani, Nuh Abd al-Aziz
Idoko, Idoko Sunday
Ejeh, Sunday Augustine
Salih, Ahmadu
Tenuche, Oremeyi Zainab
Source
Veterinary Medicine and Public Health Journal
Issue
Vol. 2, Issue 2 (31 May. 2021)7 p.
Publisher
Refaad Center for Studies and Research
Publication Date
2021-05-31
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Although ascites is widely reported in dogs, those of cirrhotic ascites are scanty, especially in Abuja, Nigeria, hence the need for this report on cirrhotic ascites in a 2-year-old Caucasian dog.
the reported complaints of anorexia, weakness, and distended abdomen before the presentation for proper veterinary attention led to a tentative diagnosis of suspected liver-induced ascites.
the dog later died while receiving treatment necessitating the performance of a post-mortem examination on the severely emaciated carcass, which had pale mucous membranes, distended abdomen, and slightly oedematous distal limbs.
grossly, the lungs had multiple areas of congestion with visible hydrothorax and hydroperitoneum while the liver was shrunken, firm, nodular, misshapen, and haemorrhagic.
pulmonary congestion and oedema characterized the lung microscopically.
the liver showed hepatic haemorrhage, cytoplasmic vacuolation, and necrosis with mononuclear cellular infiltration, fibrous connective tissue proliferation, and nests of apparently normal hepatocytes.
the positive alpha-smooth muscle actin and vimentin immunoreactivity confirmed the hepatic fibrosis.
microscopic renal lesions indicated nephropathy.
consequently, the definitive diagnosis became cirrhotic ascites.
the observed liver pathology indicated end-stage liver damage responsible for the ascites and eventual death of the dog.
prompt diagnosis with appropriate treatment is very crucial in the prognosis of cirrhotic ascites in affected dogs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Obeta, Sylvester Sunday& Asogwa, Uchenna Stephen& Sani, Nuh Abd al-Aziz& Idoko, Idoko Sunday& Ejeh, Sunday Augustine& Salih, Ahmadu…[et al.]. 2021. Pathological diagnosis of cirrhotic ascites in a Caucasian dog. Veterinary Medicine and Public Health Journal،Vol. 2, no. 2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1429573
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Obeta, Sylvester Sunday…[et al.]. Pathological diagnosis of cirrhotic ascites in a Caucasian dog. Veterinary Medicine and Public Health Journal Vol. 2, no. 2 (May. 2021).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1429573
American Medical Association (AMA)
Obeta, Sylvester Sunday& Asogwa, Uchenna Stephen& Sani, Nuh Abd al-Aziz& Idoko, Idoko Sunday& Ejeh, Sunday Augustine& Salih, Ahmadu…[et al.]. Pathological diagnosis of cirrhotic ascites in a Caucasian dog. Veterinary Medicine and Public Health Journal. 2021. Vol. 2, no. 2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1429573
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 36
Record ID
BIM-1429573