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Pancreatic pseudocyst causing extrahepatic biliary obstruction in a dog.
A M Marchevsky1, J C Yovich, K M Wyatt
1Division of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Murdoch University, Western Australia.
Australian Veterinary Journal
|March 29, 2000
Summary
A pancreatic pseudocyst caused recurrent pancreatitis and jaundice in a dog. Surgical intervention, including cystoduodenostomy and biliary diversion, led to a full recovery.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Recurrent pancreatitis can cause significant morbidity in dogs.
- Extrahepatic bile duct obstruction is a potential complication of pancreatic disease.
Observation:
- A 3-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback presented with a two-month history of recurrent pancreatitis, abdominal pain, and jaundice.
- Bloodwork suggested extrahepatic bile duct obstruction, but abdominal ultrasonography was inconclusive.
Findings:
- Surgical exploration revealed a pancreatic pseudocyst.
- Procedures included cystoduodenostomy, cystic omentalization, and biliary diversion.
Implications:
- Surgical management of pancreatic pseudocysts can lead to successful outcomes.
- This case highlights the importance of surgical exploration when non-invasive diagnostics are inconclusive for suspected bile duct obstruction.