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| ==Signalment== | | ==Signalment== |
| + | *Breed predisposition: |
| + | **Yorkshire Terrier |
| + | **Lundehund |
| + | **Rottweiler |
| + | **Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers |
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| + | ==Description== |
| + | '''Lymphangiectasia''' is characterised by dilation and dysfunction of the lymphatic vessels of the intestines. Consequently, protein rich lymph leaks into the intestinal lumen, causing a protein-losing enteropathy and severe lipid malabsorption. It is relatively common in dogs but rare in cats. |
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− | ==Description==
| + | Lymphangiectasia can be classified as primary or secondary. '''Primary lymphangiectasia''' may form part of of a localised or a more widespread lymphatic abnormality. '''Secondary lymphangiectasia''' is the result of lymphatic obstruction. The obstruction may be caused by: |
| + | *inflammation, neoplastic infiltration o fibrosis |
| + | *thoracic duct obstruction |
| + | *right sided cardiac failure |
| + | *caval obstruction |
| + | *hepatic disease |
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| + | Lymphagiectasia often accompanies a lipogranulomatous inflammation, but it is not clear which is the primary event. Lymphangitis can cause lymphatic obstruction but the leakage of lymph can cause a granuloma to form. |
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| ==Diagnosis== | | ==Diagnosis== |
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| ===Laboratory Tests=== | | ===Laboratory Tests=== |
| ====Haematology==== | | ====Haematology==== |
− | | + | *Lymphopaenia |
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| ====Biochemistry==== | | ====Biochemistry==== |
− | | + | *Hypocholesterolaemia |
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| ====Other Tests==== | | ====Other Tests==== |