A 12 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog was presented with a history of mildly elevated liver enzymes and weight loss. The clinical exam was unremarkable other than sub normal body weight.
A 12 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog was presented with a history of mildly elevated liver enzymes and weight loss. The clinical exam was unremarkable other than sub normal body weight.
Case Study
Chronic portal hepatitis and fibrosis in a 12 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog
DX
Chronic portal hepatitis with moderate bridging portal fibrosis.
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Chronic hepatitis, fibrosis and potential for emerging cirrhosis. Minor potential for neoplasia.
Image Interpretation
The hepatic parenchyma is significantly coarse with thickened echogenic portal markings and micronodular parenchyma remodeling.
Outcome
The patient was treated with Denamarin and ursodiol and was lost to follow-up.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Liver pathology: Inflammatory hepatopathy, emerging liver failure, hepatic or other neoplasia, antigen surveillance/reactive hepatopathy.
Sampling
US-guided core liver biopsy: Portal hepatitis and fibrosis.
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Molly G
Gender :
Female, Spayed
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Book :
yes
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
03_00136
Clinical Signs
- Weight loss
History
- Elevated Liver Enzymes
- Weight Loss
Exam Finding
- Weight loss
Images
Clinical Signs
- Weight loss