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A Mouse Model of Intestinal Partial Obstruction
Published on: March 5, 2018
Primary small intestinal lymphangiosarcoma in a dog presenting with a segmental partial mesenteric volvulus
Laura Ballarini1, Jennifer Stewart2, Kathryn Fleming3
1Animed Veterinary Hospital, Botley Road, Shedfield, Southampton SO32 2JG, UK.
Abstract:
A 3-year-old Great Dane presented with a history of chronic vomiting and diarrhoea. Abdominal computed tomography followed by exploratory laparotomy revealed a perforated, segmental partial mesenteric volvulus, affecting an abnormal section of distal jejunum, which was resected. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry results were consistent with jejunal lymphangiosarcoma. This case represents the first report of primary small intestinal lymphangiosarcoma in dogs and the importance of immunohistochemistry for definitive diagnosis.
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