Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A 3‐year‐old male neutered Collie was presented with gastrointestinal signs, lethargy and weight loss, following a history of pancreatitis. Computed tomography revealed large, coalescing nodules in both the pancreas and spleen, and abdominal effusion. Analysis of effusion revealed degenerative neutrophils with intracellular bacteria. The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy. Partial pancreatectomy, splenectomy and drain placement were performed successfully. Post‐operative management included antibiotics, drain management, fluid therapy and supportive care. Gram staining of pancreatic tissue revealed clusters and short chains of Gram‐positive cocci; however, bacterial cultures of the peritoneal fluid and pancreatic tissue were negative. Histopathological examination confirmed severe suppurative acute pancreatitis with extensive interstitial fibrosis and vascular abnormalities in the spleen and pancreas. The dog recovered well from surgery and was alive at the time of publication with no evidence of recurrence.
Source: Veterinary Record Case Reports
DOI: 10.1002/vrc2.70209
Authors: Celeste Chen, Brittney Carson
Institution: The Ohio State University
Language: English
Subfield: Small Animals
Field: Veterinary
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $1,480
OpenAlex ID: W4414419553