Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gallbladder agenesis in a Maltese dog.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Austin, Brenda et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
This report describes the diagnostic evaluation of a 7-month-old, female Maltese dog with elevated liver enzymes. Marked elevations of alanine transferase were the significant clinical findings. A diagnosis of gallbladder agenesis was made, based on lack of a gallbladder on ultrasonography and on surgical exploration. Gallbladder agenesis is a rare condition described in humans but not previously reported in dogs.
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