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==Signalment== | ==Signalment== | ||
| − | + | *No sex predisposition | |
| + | *There are contraditions with regard to age predisposition | ||
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| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | '''Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)''' is an idiopathic group of disorders characterised by intestinal inflammatory changes, associated with persistent or recurrent gastrointestinal signs. IBD can affect any part of the intestines and is classified according to the predominant cellular inflammatory infiltration. Several histological types have been recognised, which are: | ||
| + | *[[Lymphocytic - Plasmacytic Enteritis - WikiClinical|Lymphocytic - Plasmacytic Enteritis]] (LPE) | ||
| + | *[[Eosinophilic Enteritis - WikiClinical|Eosinophilic Enteritis]] (EE) | ||
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| + | There is no underlying cause of IBD in 75% of cases. They are thought to reflect an exaggerated or inappropriate response by the immune system to dietary, bacterial or self-antigens. IBD is a diagnosis of exclusion. Other differential diagnoses have to be investigated and ruled out before a diagnosis of IBD can be made. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
===Clinical Signs=== | ===Clinical Signs=== | ||
| − | + | *'''Vomiting'''; very common in cat, more common than diarrhoea | |
| − | + | *'''Diarrhoea'''; very common in dog, more common than vomiting, usually small intestinal | |
| − | + | *'''Weight loss'''; nearly all cases of chronic small intestinal disease | |
| − | Hypoproteinaemia or ascites | + | *Variable appetite; increased or decreased which relates to severity |
| + | *Lethargy; common in severe cases | ||
| + | *Anorexia; common in severe cases | ||
| + | *Antibiotic responsive diarrhoea | ||
| + | *Abdominal discomfort or pain | ||
| + | *Excessive borborygmi | ||
| + | *Haematemesis or haematochezia (more severe cases) | ||
| + | *Hypoproteinaemia or ascites | ||
| + | *Thickened intestinal loop | ||
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===Laboratory Tests=== | ===Laboratory Tests=== | ||
| − | + | ====Haematology==== | |
| + | *Neutrophilia ± mild left shift in LPE | ||
| + | *Eosinophilia | ||
| + | **Not always present in EE | ||
| − | + | ====Biochemistry==== | |
| − | + | *Panhypoproteinaemia | |
| + | *Hypocholesterolaemia | ||
| + | *Mild increased in liver enzymes, secondary to intestinal inflammation | ||
| − | + | ====Other Tests==== | |
| + | *Faecal analysis should be carried out to rule out parasitic causes such as hookworms, whipworms and ''Giardia''. | ||
| + | *Serum folate level decreases with proximal small intestinal inflammation. | ||
| + | *Serum cobalamin level decreases with distal small intestinal inflammation. | ||
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===Diagnostic Imaging=== | ===Diagnostic Imaging=== | ||
| − | + | *Plain radiography is used to evaluate for anatomic abnormalities. | |
| − | Plain radiography is used to evaluate for anatomic abnormalities. | + | *Contrast study is only valuable if there is a severe mucosal disease. |
| + | *Ultrasonography may reveal mesenteric lymphadenopathy and thickening of the intestinal wall. | ||
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===Histopathology=== | ===Histopathology=== | ||
| − | A biopsy of the intestine is required for a definitive diagnosis of IBD. A non-invasive biopsy may be taken via endoscopy. However, this limits where the samples can be taken from as the | + | A biopsy of the intestine is required for a definitive diagnosis of IBD. A non-invasive biopsy may be taken via endoscopy. However, this limits where the samples can be taken from as the jejunum and ileum is not easily accessible. Exploratory laparotomy and full thickness biopsy may be preferred at times. |
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==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
| − | + | *Dietary modification | |
| − | An elimination diet should be instigated. The patient should be fed strictly on a novel protein source | + | **An elimination diet should be instigated. The patient should be fed strictly on a novel protein source that had not previously been exposed to. Clinical signs should resolve within 1-2 weeks. The patient should ideally be rechallenged to demonstrate a true dietary hypersensitivity. |
| − | Folate and cobalamin supplementation may be required if the levels are subnormal. | + | **Folate and cobalamin supplementation may be required if the levels are subnormal. |
| + | *Antimicrobials such as metronidazole at 10-15 mg/kg BID for 3-4 weeks | ||
| + | **This may be suitable for mild to moderate cases, and especially in cats. | ||
| + | **The mucosal damage caused by IBD may decrease the animal's ability to manage to intestinal flora, resulting in secondary ARD has been reported. | ||
| + | *Immunosuppressive therapy | ||
| + | **This should be used if other treatments are inadequate. | ||
| + | **Prednisolone at 2.2mg/kg/day PO for 10 days. Then gradually taper to EOD. | ||
| + | **Azathioprine or Cyclosporine can be given alternatively if the patient is non-responsive or unable to tolerate steroid. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | Ettinger, S.J. and Feldman, E. C. (2000) '''Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diseases of the Dog and Cat Volume 2''' (Fifth Edition) ''W.B. Saunders Company''. | + | *Ettinger, S.J. and Feldman, E. C. (2000) '''Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diseases of the Dog and Cat Volume 2''' (Fifth Edition) ''W.B. Saunders Company''. |
| − | + | *Hall, E.J, Simpson, J.W. and Williams, D.A. (2005) '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology (2nd Edition)''' ''BSAVA'' | |
| − | Hall, E.J, Simpson, J.W. and Williams, D.A. (2005) '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology (2nd Edition)''' ''BSAVA'' | + | *Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2009) '''Small Animal Internal Medicine (Fourth Edition)''' ''Mosby Elsevier''. |
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| − | Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2009) '''Small Animal Internal Medicine (Fourth Edition)''' ''Mosby Elsevier''. | ||
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Revision as of 12:44, 13 August 2009
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Signalment
- No sex predisposition
- There are contraditions with regard to age predisposition
Description
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an idiopathic group of disorders characterised by intestinal inflammatory changes, associated with persistent or recurrent gastrointestinal signs. IBD can affect any part of the intestines and is classified according to the predominant cellular inflammatory infiltration. Several histological types have been recognised, which are:
There is no underlying cause of IBD in 75% of cases. They are thought to reflect an exaggerated or inappropriate response by the immune system to dietary, bacterial or self-antigens. IBD is a diagnosis of exclusion. Other differential diagnoses have to be investigated and ruled out before a diagnosis of IBD can be made.
Diagnosis
Clinical Signs
- Vomiting; very common in cat, more common than diarrhoea
- Diarrhoea; very common in dog, more common than vomiting, usually small intestinal
- Weight loss; nearly all cases of chronic small intestinal disease
- Variable appetite; increased or decreased which relates to severity
- Lethargy; common in severe cases
- Anorexia; common in severe cases
- Antibiotic responsive diarrhoea
- Abdominal discomfort or pain
- Excessive borborygmi
- Haematemesis or haematochezia (more severe cases)
- Hypoproteinaemia or ascites
- Thickened intestinal loop
Laboratory Tests
Haematology
- Neutrophilia ± mild left shift in LPE
- Eosinophilia
- Not always present in EE
Biochemistry
- Panhypoproteinaemia
- Hypocholesterolaemia
- Mild increased in liver enzymes, secondary to intestinal inflammation
Other Tests
- Faecal analysis should be carried out to rule out parasitic causes such as hookworms, whipworms and Giardia.
- Serum folate level decreases with proximal small intestinal inflammation.
- Serum cobalamin level decreases with distal small intestinal inflammation.
Diagnostic Imaging
- Plain radiography is used to evaluate for anatomic abnormalities.
- Contrast study is only valuable if there is a severe mucosal disease.
- Ultrasonography may reveal mesenteric lymphadenopathy and thickening of the intestinal wall.
Histopathology
A biopsy of the intestine is required for a definitive diagnosis of IBD. A non-invasive biopsy may be taken via endoscopy. However, this limits where the samples can be taken from as the jejunum and ileum is not easily accessible. Exploratory laparotomy and full thickness biopsy may be preferred at times.
Treatment
- Dietary modification
- An elimination diet should be instigated. The patient should be fed strictly on a novel protein source that had not previously been exposed to. Clinical signs should resolve within 1-2 weeks. The patient should ideally be rechallenged to demonstrate a true dietary hypersensitivity.
- Folate and cobalamin supplementation may be required if the levels are subnormal.
- Antimicrobials such as metronidazole at 10-15 mg/kg BID for 3-4 weeks
- This may be suitable for mild to moderate cases, and especially in cats.
- The mucosal damage caused by IBD may decrease the animal's ability to manage to intestinal flora, resulting in secondary ARD has been reported.
- Immunosuppressive therapy
- This should be used if other treatments are inadequate.
- Prednisolone at 2.2mg/kg/day PO for 10 days. Then gradually taper to EOD.
- Azathioprine or Cyclosporine can be given alternatively if the patient is non-responsive or unable to tolerate steroid.
Prognosis
References
- Ettinger, S.J. and Feldman, E. C. (2000) Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diseases of the Dog and Cat Volume 2 (Fifth Edition) W.B. Saunders Company.
- Hall, E.J, Simpson, J.W. and Williams, D.A. (2005) BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology (2nd Edition) BSAVA
- Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2009) Small Animal Internal Medicine (Fourth Edition) Mosby Elsevier.