Lymphocytic enteritis in a filly.
A yearling Hanoverian filly had intermittent colic for 6 weeks, chylous peritoneal effusion, and a firm mass palpable per rectum. Exploratory laparotomy revealed mesenteric lymphadenopathy, adhesion of the mesenteric root to the duodenum and jejunum, distention of the mesenteric veins and lymphatic vessels, and increased jejunal venous pressure. Lesions in the duodenum, jejunum, and colon included infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells in the lamina propria.
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Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens 30602.
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D000818:Animals; D004751:Enteritis / Q000097:blood / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000473:pathology*; D006736:Horses; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000473:pathology*