Difference between revisions of "Lymphangiectasia"
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+ | *Breed predisposition: | ||
+ | **Yorkshire Terrier | ||
+ | **Lundehund | ||
+ | **Rottweiler | ||
+ | **Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers | ||
+ | ==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. | ||
− | + | 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 | ||
+ | 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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====Biochemistry==== | ====Biochemistry==== | ||
− | + | *Hypocholesterolaemia | |
====Other Tests==== | ====Other Tests==== |
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Signalment
- Breed predisposition:
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Lundehund
- Rottweiler
- Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers
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.
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
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.
Diagnosis
Clinical Signs
Laboratory Tests
Haematology
- Lymphopaenia
Biochemistry
- Hypocholesterolaemia
Other Tests
Diagnostic Imaging
Histopathology
Treatment
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.