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The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne2015; 56(10); 1049-1052;

Acute pancreatitis following granulosa cell tumor removal in a mare.

Abstract: Acute pancreatitis is a rare disease in horses and is often associated with gastrointestinal disorders. Accurate diagnosis is challenging due to the presence of nonspecific clinical signs. This case represents the first documentation of acute pancreatitis in a horse following surgery of the reproductive tract. La pancréatite aiguë est une maladie rare chez les chevaux et est souvent associée aux troubles gastro-intestinaux. Un diagnostic exact est difficile en raison de la présence de signes cliniques non spécifiques. Ce cas représente la première fois qu’une pancréatite aiguë est documentée chez un cheval après la chirurgie de l’appareil reproducteur.(Traduit par Isabelle Vallières).
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Publication Date: 2015-10-21 PubMed ID: 26483579PubMed Central: PMC4572822
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This research article discusses a unique case of acute pancreatitis observed in a horse after the removal of a granulosa cell tumor from its reproductive system.

Overview of the Research

  • The study analyzes a rarely documented disease in horses – acute pancreatitis, which is broadly associated with gastrointestinal disorders. Interestingly, this case relates the onset of acute pancreatitis to a surgical procedure, more specifically, the removal of a granulosa cell tumor – a type of ovarian tumor common in horses, from its reproductive tract.

Challenges in Diagnosis

  • The authors note that diagnosing acute pancreatitis in horses is often difficult due to the presence of nonspecific clinical signs. It indicates that it was a challenging medical scenario due to the lack of a specific symptomatology associated with it, making it hard for veterinarians to confirm an accurate diagnosis.

Uniqueness of the Case

  • This research is significant as it brings forth the first recorded instance of acute pancreatitis in a horse post-surgery on its reproductive system. This could potentially stimulate further studies into the links between surgical procedures and the occurrence of pancreatitis in equines.
  • The case could become a reference for future diagnoses relating to similar conditions and would aid the veterinary community to better understand the correlations and explore ways to prevent or treat such post-operative complications.

Post-operative and Anticipated Outcomes

  • The research doesn’t disclose the post-operative status of the horse or the subsequent prognosis. However, this information would be vital as it may determine how the veterinary community should approach similar cases in the future.

Cite This Article

APA
Gomez DE, Radtke CL, Russell LA, Lopez A, Wichtel MW. (2015). Acute pancreatitis following granulosa cell tumor removal in a mare. Can Vet J, 56(10), 1049-1052.

Publication

The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
ISSN: 0008-5286
NlmUniqueID: 0004653
Country: Canada
Language: English
Volume: 56
Issue: 10
Pages: 1049-1052

Researcher Affiliations

Gomez, Diego E
  • Department of Health Management (Gomez, Radtke, Russell, Wichtel), Department of Pathology and Microbiology (Lopez), Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4P3.
Radtke, Catherine L
  • Department of Health Management (Gomez, Radtke, Russell, Wichtel), Department of Pathology and Microbiology (Lopez), Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4P3.
Russell, Lauren A
  • Department of Health Management (Gomez, Radtke, Russell, Wichtel), Department of Pathology and Microbiology (Lopez), Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4P3.
Lopez, Alfonso
  • Department of Health Management (Gomez, Radtke, Russell, Wichtel), Department of Pathology and Microbiology (Lopez), Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4P3.
Wichtel, Maureen W
  • Department of Health Management (Gomez, Radtke, Russell, Wichtel), Department of Pathology and Microbiology (Lopez), Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4P3.

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Female
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor / surgery
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor / veterinary
  • Horse Diseases / diagnosis
  • Horse Diseases / etiology
  • Horse Diseases / pathology
  • Horses
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / surgery
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / veterinary
  • Pancreatitis / etiology
  • Pancreatitis / veterinary

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