title: Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis in three dogs.
abstract: A condition resembling human sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis was identified in 3 young large-breed dogs. All 3 dogs had similar clinical signs: ascites, vomiting, and excessive borborygmus. The condition was discovered at laparotomy and confirmed histologically. Laparotomy revealed a sac-like formation totally or partially occupying the peritoneal cavity. The predominant histologic abnormality was marked peritoneal and serosal fibrosis. None of the dogs had a favorable response to treatment, and euthanasia was performed because of development of abdominal distention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station 77843.
authors.forename: H W
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Boothe
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Lay
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Moreland
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis; D008297:Male; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D012598:Sclerosis