Primary splenic torsion in a Boston terrier

J Vet Med Sci. 2009 Nov;71(11):1533-5. doi: 10.1292/jvms.001533.

Abstract

A 7-year-old female Boston terrier was referred to Hokkaido University Veterinary Teaching Hospital with a history of hemoglobinuria and anemia for several days. Abdominal radiographs showed splenomegaly, and ultrasonography revealed a hypoechoic splenic parenchyma with interspersed linear echoes consistent with the ultrasonographic appearance of splenic torsion. Ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT) indicated a C-shaped spleen. Exploratory laparotomy confirmed the diagnosis of splenic torsion. A splenectomy was performed, and the dog recovered well without complications. This is the first report of splenic torsion in Boston terriers, and the usefulness of ultrasonographic and CT findings of the splenic torsion was also confirmed.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dog Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Dog Diseases / pathology*
  • Dog Diseases / surgery
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Splenic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Splenic Diseases / pathology
  • Splenic Diseases / surgery
  • Splenic Diseases / veterinary*
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnostic imaging
  • Torsion Abnormality / pathology
  • Torsion Abnormality / surgery
  • Torsion Abnormality / veterinary*
  • Ultrasonography