Hepatocutaneous syndrome in a Maltese, diagnosis, treatment and the value of CT in the diagnosis

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dc.contributor.author Almendros, Angel
dc.contributor.author Sandy, Jeanine Rhoda
dc.contributor.author Kirberger, Robert M.
dc.date.accessioned 2020-09-04T10:24:17Z
dc.date.available 2020-09-04T10:24:17Z
dc.date.issued 2019-11
dc.description.abstract A 10-year-old Maltese neutered female was presented for lip dermatitis and mild generalised pruritus. On examination, there were multiple lesions affecting the peri-oral and peri-nasal mucocutaneous junctions as well as distal limbs. Serum chemistry and a bile acids test were indicative of hepatocellular injury and hepatic dysfunction. Plasma amino acids were markedly depleted. Ultrasonography of the liver revealed a honeycombed appearance. A CT scan was performed to rule out a porto-vascular abnormality, hepatic or pancreatic neoplasia. Abnormalities in hepatic architecture are described in this confirmed case of hepatocutaneous syndrome (HCS) for the first time on CT. This is the first reported case of HCS in Hong Kong. The dog was treated with a high-quality protein diet and amino acids transfusions. Eleven months after presentation the dog was still alive with good control of clinical signs. en_ZA
dc.description.department Companion Animal Clinical Studies en_ZA
dc.description.librarian hj2020 en_ZA
dc.description.uri http://vetrecordcasereports.bmj.com en_ZA
dc.identifier.citation Almendros, A., Sandy, J.R. & Kirberger, R.M. 2019, 'Hepatocutaneous syndrome in a Maltese, diagnosis, treatment and the value of CT in the diagnosis', Veterinary Record Case Reports, vol. 7, no. 4, art. e000918, pp. 1-7. en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn 2052-6121
dc.identifier.other 10.1136/vetreccr-2019-000918
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/2263/76030
dc.language.iso en en_ZA
dc.publisher BMJ Publishing Group en_ZA
dc.rights © British Veterinary Association 2019 en_ZA
dc.subject Dogs (Canis familiaris) en_ZA
dc.subject Maltese en_ZA
dc.subject Hepatocutaneous syndrome (HCS) en_ZA
dc.subject Computed tomography (CT) en_ZA
dc.subject Lip dermatitis en_ZA
dc.subject Mild generalised pruritus en_ZA
dc.title Hepatocutaneous syndrome in a Maltese, diagnosis, treatment and the value of CT in the diagnosis en_ZA
dc.type Postprint Article en_ZA


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