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Liver lobe torsion in a 8 year old MN rabbit

Case Study

Liver lobe torsion in a 8 year old MN rabbit

Radiographs for this 8 year old MN rabbit showed gasgrointestinal overdistension and ill-defined area in the right cranial abdomen. Evaluate for liver lobe torsion.

Radiographs for this 8 year old MN rabbit showed gasgrointestinal overdistension and ill-defined area in the right cranial abdomen. Evaluate for liver lobe torsion.

DX

Lobar inflammatory pattern involving the caudate process. Suspected liver lobe torsion

Image Interpretation

The liver in this patient presented dramatically hypoechoic portion of right liver. This is consistent with caudate process with regional inflammation. The gallbladder and common bile duct were normal. The stomach was filled with ingesta, physiological for this species. The remainder of the intestinal tract was unremarkable. Free fluid was noted between the liver lobes. 

Outcome

Exploratory surgery is recommended

Patient Information

Patient Name : Robyn Greene/chadwell
Gender : Male, Neutered
Species : Exotic
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Code : 03_00563

Images

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