Diagnosis of chronic active hepatitis in a miniature schnauzer.
A 12-year-old male castrated miniature schnauzer was presented with a history of abdominal distension. Serum biochemical analysis and abdominal ultrasonography indicated hepatic disease. A wedge biopsy provided a diagnosis of chronic active hepatitis. A therapeutic regime was initiated to improve the quality of life and slow the progression of this disease is described.
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Alana D
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Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon.
D000818:Animals; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D006520:Hepatitis, Animal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male