Canine Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreatic Diseases Book PDF. Diseases of the liver and pancreas can cause a degree of despair in veterinary practitioners: so much about the causes and treatments of these diseases is poorly understood, and too many cases remain idiopathic. Nonetheless, over recent years, clinical research makes clear that logical workup and treatment of clinical cases really can significantly impact both the quality and duration of life. There are very few, if any, clinical signs that are pathognomonic for liver or pancreas diseases, and the clinician must consider differential diagnoses for presenting signs. The first section of the Canine Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Diseases with problem-orientated algorithms guides both first and second opinion practitioners through clinical assessments and workups, preventing oversight of potential underlying causes. The subsequent sections meticulously delve into pancreatic and liver diseases, encompassing clinical pathology, imaging, biopsy acquisition, cytology, and histology, all expertly elucidated by specialists. Loaded with informative algorithms, tables, figures, and videos, this book caters to the needs of busy veterinary practitioners.
Table of Contents
SECTION I: Differential Diagnoses for Owner Chief Concerns and Physical Examination Findings
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Weight Loss
Poor Appetite/No Appetite
Polyphagia
Polyuria/Polydipsia
Lethargy/Stupor/Pacing
Jaundice
Dark Feces or Melena
Abdominal Enlargement
Cranial Abdominal Pain
Petechiae and Ecchymoses
SECTION II: Diagnosis of Exocrine Pancreatic Disease
Nonspecific Laboratory Findings in Pancreatic Disease
More Specific Laboratory Tests for Exocrine Pancreatic Disease
Pancreatic Imaging
Pancreatic Biopsy
SECTION III: Diseases of the Exocrine Pancreas
Introduction to the Anatomy and Physiology of the Exocrine Pancreas
Acute Pancreatitis
Chronic Pancreatitis
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Neoplasia of the Exocrine Pancreas in Dogs
Nutrition for Pancreatic Disease
Analgesia in Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
SECTION IV: Diagnosis of Hepatobiliary Disease
Nonspecific Laboratory Tests in Hepatobiliary Disease
Laboratory Tests More Specific for Hepatobiliary Disease
Imaging the Liver, Biliary System, and Portal Vasculature
Liver Biopsy
Interpretation of Cytological Examination of the Liver
Interpretation of Liver Biopsy Reports
SECTION V: Diseases of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Biliary Tract
Introduction to the Liver Anatomy and Physiology
Acute Toxic Hepatopathy
Acute Infectious Liver Disease and Hepatic Abscess
Chronic Hepatitis: Copper-Associated
Chronic Hepatitis: Idiopathic, Autoimmune, and Other Non-Copper-Associated Causes
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Diseases: Mucoceles and Infections
Congenital Vascular Diseases
Other Congenital Liver Diseases: Ductal Plate and Gallbladder Disorders
Canine Vacuolar Hepatopathies, Hepatocutaneous Syndrome, and Amyloidosis
Liver Tumors in Dogs
Nutrition for Acute and Chronic Liver Disease
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