Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis associated with abnormal liver development in a young dog

J Vet Med Sci. 2011 May;73(5):697-700. doi: 10.1292/jvms.10-0503. Epub 2010 Dec 24.

Abstract

A 6-month-old male miniature pinscher dog developed chronic ascites, formation of fibrous membrane covering the abdominal organs, and numerous adhesions between the intestinal loops. The membrane and adhesions were surgically removed twice, but the dog died 1 month after initial presentation. Necropsy revealed recurrence of the membrane and intestinal adhesions. The fibrous membrane was composed of a thick layer of mature collagenous connective tissue, covered by immature collagenous connective tissue with mild lymphoplasmacytic infiltration, prominent neovascularization, and fibrin exudation. Similar fibrotic lesions were observed in the serosa of the liver, spleen, stomach and intestines. These findings are consistent with encapsulating peritoneal fibrosis reported in humans and dogs. The dog also had a maldeveloped liver, which is characterized by disorganized hepatic lobules and disarranged hepatic cords.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Dog Diseases / drug therapy
  • Dog Diseases / etiology
  • Dog Diseases / pathology*
  • Dog Diseases / surgery
  • Dogs
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Liver / abnormalities*
  • Liver Diseases / complications
  • Liver Diseases / congenital
  • Liver Diseases / therapy
  • Liver Diseases / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Peritoneal Fibrosis / drug therapy
  • Peritoneal Fibrosis / etiology
  • Peritoneal Fibrosis / surgery
  • Peritoneal Fibrosis / veterinary*
  • Prednisolone / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Prednisolone