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Limy bile syndrome in a dog
V Fabrès1, C Layssol-Lamour1, P Meynaud-Collard1
1Department of Clinical Sciences, Université de Toulouse, ENVT, 31076 Toulouse Cedex, France.
The Journal of Small Animal Practice
|May 13, 2018
Summary
This study reports the first case of limy bile syndrome in a dog, a condition characterized by gallbladder sludge. Surgical removal and medical treatment led to a full recovery in the canine patient.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Canine Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Acute pancreatitis and bacterial cholecystitis can present with similar clinical signs in dogs.
- Gallbladder disease is a significant concern in canine health, often leading to complex presentations.
Observation:
- An 11-year-old Golden Retriever exhibited lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
- Radiography revealed gallbladder opacity, while ultrasonography showed hyperechoic material with acoustic shadowing, suggestive of pancreatitis.
Findings:
- Fine-needle aspiration confirmed bacterial cholecystitis.
- Cholecystectomy revealed the gallbladder filled with a semi-solid, greenish-brown material, 80% of which was calcium carbonate, diagnosing limy bile syndrome.
- This represents the first documented instance of limy bile syndrome in a canine patient.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention (cholecystectomy) are crucial for managing limy bile syndrome in dogs.
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare gallbladder conditions in the differential diagnosis of canine gastrointestinal signs.
- Successful treatment resulted in complete recovery and no relapse, offering a positive prognosis for similar cases.
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