| Use of color flow Doppler ultrasonography to diagnose a bleeding neuroendocrine tumor in the gallbladder of a dog. | |
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PMID: 19951102 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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CASE DESCRIPTION: A 13-year-old neutered female Keeshond-cross was evaluated because of a history of melena, anemia, hematemesis, vomiting, and high serum liver enzyme activities over a 1.5-year period. CLINICAL FINDINGS: Abdominal ultrasonography revealed a hyperechoic mass in the gallbladder. In the gallbladder mass itself, a distinct linear blood flow pattern was detected by use of color flow Doppler ultrasonography. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME: A cholecystectomy was performed, and clinical signs resolved. Samples of the mass were examined histologically and immunohistochemically, and findings supported a diagnosis of neuroendocrine tumor of the gallbladder. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Tumors of the biliary tree are a potential source of blood loss into the gastrointestinal tract. Color flow Doppler ultrasonography in conjunction with conventional grayscale ultrasonography may be useful in evaluation of the gallbladder in dogs. When echogenic material is detected in the gallbladder, it is important to evaluate the region for blood flow. |
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Authors:
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Jitender Bhandal; Laurie L Head; David A Francis; Robert A Foster; Allan Berrington |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume: 235 ISSN: 0003-1488 ISO Abbreviation: J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-02 Completed Date: 2010-01-21 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503067 Medline TA: J Am Vet Med Assoc Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1326-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Canada West Veterinary Specialists and Critical Care Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada. jpsbhandal@gmail.com |
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Animals Dog Diseases / pathology, surgery, ultrasonography* Dogs Female Gallbladder Neoplasms / pathology, surgery, ultrasonography, veterinary* Hemorrhage / pathology, ultrasonography, veterinary* Neuroendocrine Tumors / pathology, surgery, ultrasonography, veterinary* Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color / veterinary* |
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