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Persistently elevated liver enzymes and bile acids, icterus, and weight loss in a 1.5-year-old Thoroughbred colt.

Authors :
Seongjue Ahn
Santana, Jose
Baker, Rose
Carossino, Mariano
Jeongha Lee
Source :
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Nov2024, Vol. 262 Issue 11, p1541-1544. 4p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article focuses on a case of a 1.5-year-old Thoroughbred colt with persistently elevated liver enzymes, bile acids, icterus, and weight loss, which ultimately led to a diagnosis of hepatoblastoma. Topics include clinical signs and diagnostic challenges in young horses with liver disease, the role of liver enzyme elevations in diagnosis, and the poor prognosis for horses diagnosed with hepatoblastoma due to limited treatment options.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00031488
Volume :
262
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
181099554
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.24.06.0422