Gallbladder agenesis in a Maltese dog.
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.
Austin
Brenda
B
Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36849, USA.
Tillson
D Michael
DM
Kuhnt
Leah Ann
LA
D000410:Alanine Transaminase / Q000378:metabolism; D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004285:Dogs / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology; D008099:Liver / Q000201:enzymology*
D000410:Alanine Transaminase