{"title":"Platelet transfusion prior to major surgery in a thrombocytopenic dog","authors":"Layla Thompson, J. Raszplewicz, Matthew Smith","doi":"10.1002/vrc2.934","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.934","url":null,"abstract":"Fresh platelet concentrate (FPC) is described as the product of choice for the control of bleeding due to severe thrombocytopenia and has recently become commercially available in the UK. We report a successful, prophylactic FPC transfusion when given in combination with tranexamic acid prior to fracture repair in a 4‐year‐old Whippet. The patient presented with right radial and ulnar fractures and severe thrombocytopenia (platelet count 23 × 109/L). Viscoelastic coagulation monitoring (VCM) revealed coagulopathy, with prolonged clot formation times, but other coagulation parameters were within normal limits. One unit (65 mL) of FPC was given pre‐operatively. The dog underwent surgery without excessive bleeding and experienced no complications. Post‐transfusion VCM showed improved clot formation and clot strength. Transfusion of FPC in combination with tranexamic acid increased this dog's ability to clot, suggesting that it is an effective perioperative therapy for severely thrombocytopenic patients requiring urgent surgery.","PeriodicalId":23496,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141648023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eirini Chrysovergi, Catherine Broadbridge, Kevin Murtagh
{"title":"Disseminated abdominal actinomycosis with urinary tract involvement in a dog","authors":"Eirini Chrysovergi, Catherine Broadbridge, Kevin Murtagh","doi":"10.1002/vrc2.952","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.952","url":null,"abstract":"A 2.5‐year‐old, female, neutered, Shih Tzu presented with a 4‐month history of pollakiuria, abdominal pain and lethargy. Physical examination identified abdominal discomfort and multiple palpable abdominal masses. Abdominal computed tomography confirmed multifocal masses, one of which was adhered to the urinary bladder wall, while another was causing right‐sided ureteral obstruction and hydronephrosis. The dog underwent exploratory laparotomy to perform partial excision of some of the masses and also to acquire samples for histopathology and culture. Histopathology documented severe pyogranulomatous peritonitis and steatitis, while tissue culture yielded Actinomyces viscosus. The dog was treated with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, based on culture and sensitivity testing, for 7 consecutive months, 1 month beyond resolution of ultrasonographic evidence of disease. There were no signs of relapse 6 months after discontinuation of treatment. This is a unique case report of canine disseminated abdominal actinomycosis demonstrating successful long‐term management following treatment with surgery and antimicrobial therapy.","PeriodicalId":23496,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141644587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Successful treatment of a Himalayan cat with feline orofacial pain syndrome","authors":"Katrin Ertelt, Judith Dörner","doi":"10.1002/vrc2.949","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.949","url":null,"abstract":"Feline orofacial pain syndrome is a neuropathic pain disorder in cats, characterised by oral discomfort and tongue self‐mutilation. The pathogenesis of feline orofacial pain syndrome remains unclear, but trigger factors such as dental disease and environmental stress have been described. Feline orofacial pain syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion, and suggested treatment includes administration of non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory agents, opioids and adjuvant drugs for analgesia. This case report describes a 4‐year‐old female Himalayan cat with anorexia, ranula and unilateral lesions of the tongue. Clinical signs ranged from pawing at the mouth to tongue self‐mutilation during severe pain attacks. Although no dental disease was present, a dominant and suppressive partner cat may have had a stressful influence. First‐line treatment with non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs and opioids could not prevent further pain attacks. Successful treatment was achieved with administration of pregabalin and minimisation of potential stress factors. No clinical signs of pain were observed in a follow‐up period of 2 years.","PeriodicalId":23496,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141650670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stephen Nicholas Greenhalgh, Paul Wood, Hannah Leigh, Richard Eddie Clutton
{"title":"Premature recovery from general anaesthesia in an adult Limousin bull","authors":"Stephen Nicholas Greenhalgh, Paul Wood, Hannah Leigh, Richard Eddie Clutton","doi":"10.1002/vrc2.941","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.941","url":null,"abstract":"This case report describes the premature and unanticipated recovery of a bull from general anaesthesia for penile surgery. Retrospective review revealed: (i) the elements of case management that contributed to this critical event; and (ii) other measures that allowed prompt control, thus minimising risk to the subject and personnel. The case highlights the challenges of monitoring depth of anaesthesia in large ruminants and illustrates that non‐surgical stimuli such as hoisting can be equally, if not more, stimulating than surgery itself. Finally, practical recommendations are made to: (i) reduce the likelihood of this problem recurring; and (ii) limit the risk of harm to patient or personnel if it does.","PeriodicalId":23496,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141610180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dislodgement and aspiration of a tooth during endotracheal intubation in a cat","authors":"Charles Henry Makepeace, Latifa Khenissi","doi":"10.1002/vrc2.946","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.946","url":null,"abstract":"A 25‐week‐old Oriental shorthair cat was anaesthetised to perform computed tomography and bronchoscopy. During endotracheal intubation, a deciduous premolar was contacted with the laryngoscope blade, dislodged, and subsequently aspirated into the trachea. The tooth was removed via bronchoscopy, and the cat was recovered in the intensive care unit due to the development of laryngeal oedema. The risk factors for tooth dislodgement in the cat and proposed improvements in the immediate period after dislodgement are discussed in this report.","PeriodicalId":23496,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141587822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sabrina Vieu, Jeremy Mortier, Marine Le Dudal, Charly Pignon, Mélanie Coquelle, Thomas Coutant
{"title":"Oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma in a blue‐fronted Amazon parrot (Amazona aestiva)","authors":"Sabrina Vieu, Jeremy Mortier, Marine Le Dudal, Charly Pignon, Mélanie Coquelle, Thomas Coutant","doi":"10.1002/vrc2.943","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.943","url":null,"abstract":"A 14‐year‐old, female, blue‐fronted Amazon parrot was referred for episodes of regurgitation. The differential diagnosis mainly included bornavirus infection, infectious or traumatic ingluvitis, gastro‐oesophageal reflux, gastritis/enteritis, heavy metal poisoning, metabolic disease (severe hepatic or renal disease), coelomitis, digestive neoplasia, extra‐digestive masses, organomegaly or foreign body. No improvement was noted with symptomatic treatment. Radiographs, avian bornavirus polymerase chain reaction and serology, biochemistry, haematology, crop cytology and ultrasonography failed to provide a definitive diagnosis. Lethargy, weight loss and crop stasis after 1 month motivated computed tomography, which revealed focal thickening of the oesophageal wall. Fine‐needle aspiration under computed tomography guidance of the mass was non‐diagnostic, and the bird died during recovery from anaesthesia. Oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma was confirmed by histopathology. This case illustrates the benefit of advanced diagnostic imaging to investigate chronic refractory regurgitations and describes the use of computed tomography‐guided fine‐needle aspiration in an avian patient.","PeriodicalId":23496,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141587821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Subtotal traumatic penile amputation of unknown origin in a canine","authors":"Dominique V. Palper, Lucinda L. van Stee","doi":"10.1002/vrc2.944","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.944","url":null,"abstract":"Cases with a fracture of the os penis in dogs have been reported rarely, and to the authors’ knowledge, traumatic penile amputation has only been reported once. The dog presented in this case report sustained subtotal traumatic penile amputation of unknown origin. Before the presentation, the dog had been in a boarding facility, where no trauma was witnessed. The patient presented with haematuria, discharge from the prepuce, and lethargy. Upon examination, traumatic subtotal penile amputation was diagnosed, and a complete blood count revealed severe regenerative anaemia. Surgical debridement was performed, and the wound healed by second intention. During the recovery period, a urinary catheter was placed to aid in preventing urethral stenosis. Though the animal sustained extensive trauma to its genitals and subsequent anaemia, it survived with a good quality of life and acceptable urinary function.","PeriodicalId":23496,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141587824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katherine Phillips, Julia Riggs, Mark Reading, Mike Herrtage
{"title":"External auditory canal atresia affecting the horizontal canal of a 2‐year‐old Labrador Retriever dog","authors":"Katherine Phillips, Julia Riggs, Mark Reading, Mike Herrtage","doi":"10.1002/vrc2.939","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.939","url":null,"abstract":"A 2‐year‐old, female neutered, Labrador Retriever dog was presented with left otalgia. Otoscopic examination revealed a blind ending left external ear canal. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed an abrupt narrowing of the lateral aspect of the horizontal canal, medial to which the remaining horizontal ear canal and middle ear cavities contained well‐delineated, homogenous, T2w, fluid‐attenuated inversion recovery and T1w hyperintense, non‐contrast enhancing material. A diagnosis of external auditory canal atresia was made based on the imaging findings. Considering the patient's age and absence of preceding trauma, a congenital cause was considered most likely. Surgical treatment by way of a total ear canal ablation with lateral bulla osteotomy was performed. At the re‐check appointment, the surgical site had healed well and there were no associated complications noted; a telephone call with the owner 5 months later documented no clinical concerns.","PeriodicalId":23496,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141587826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multiple associated fibroepithelial polyps (acrochordonous plaques) in the external ear canal of three French bulldogs with chronic otitis","authors":"Carolina Mendes, Laura Nordio, Michela De Lucia","doi":"10.1002/vrc2.950","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.950","url":null,"abstract":"Multiple closely associated fibroepithelial polyps, also known as acrochordonous plaques, are benign proliferative lesions, described so far only on the dorsal neck and the head of bulldogs and pugs, and on the lumbo‐sacral region of a dobermann. Here, we report for the first time the presence of multiple closely associated fibroepithelial polyps in the external ear canal of three French bulldogs with chronic otitis. In all the cases, lesions presented as a plaque composed of domed shaped, villous or filiform proliferations. The diagnosis was obtained combining video‐otoscopic and histopathological findings. In only one case, these lesions were considered critical for the persistence of the otitis externa, and surgical treatment was recommended. Multiple closely associated fibroepithelial polyps should be set among the differential diagnoses of plaque‐like lesions with an irregular surface in the external ear canal of French bulldogs.","PeriodicalId":23496,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141587825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Caio Eduardo Okamoto Tardivo, Ricardo Shoiti Ichikawa, Sheila Canevese Rahal, Jeana Pereira da Silva, Maria Jaqueline Mamprim
{"title":"Partial cystectomy of prolapsed urinary bladder in yellow‐footed tortoise (Chelonoidis denticulata)","authors":"Caio Eduardo Okamoto Tardivo, Ricardo Shoiti Ichikawa, Sheila Canevese Rahal, Jeana Pereira da Silva, Maria Jaqueline Mamprim","doi":"10.1002/vrc2.951","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.951","url":null,"abstract":"An adult yellow‐footed female tortoise (<jats:italic>Chelonoidis denticulata</jats:italic>) weighing 7.6 kg was voluntarily surrendered to the environmental police. The history‐taking could not be obtained due to a lack of information. Upon physical examination, a fluid‐filled structure prolapsed through the cloacal opening was observed. The aspirated fluid had a citrine‐yellow colour, suggesting urinary bladder prolapse, which was successfully reduced back into the coelomic cavity with the hydrostatic reduction technique. The following day, prolapse recurrence was observed. In addition, distal two‐thirds of the organ had a darkened coloration. Whole‐body radiographs revealed four eggs ready for oviposition. Partial cystectomy of the prolapsed urinary bladder was done. Pretreatment with calcium followed by oxytocin was used for nonobstructive egg retention, and all eggs were laid. After 2.4 years of the surgery, the tortoise did not experience a recurrence of bladder prolapse.","PeriodicalId":23496,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141587823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}