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Ultrasonographic features of mesenteric cysticercosis in a domestic rabbit ( Oryctolagus cuniculus )
Author(s) -
Brody Ariel,
Kloer Timothy B.,
Rush Robert T.,
Harris Lauren J.,
Griffin Lynn R.,
Sadar Miranda J.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
veterinary radiology and ultrasound
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.541
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1740-8261
pISSN - 1058-8183
DOI - 10.1111/vru.12719
Subject(s) - medicine , mesentery , histopathology , cysticercosis , exploratory laparotomy , cysticercus , anatomy , ultrasonography , laparotomy , abdominal ultrasonography , pathology , radiology
A 5‐year‐old, 0.92‐kg (2‐lb), spayed female Dwarf Hotot rabbit was evaluated for a 1‐day duration of lethargy and anorexia. Survey radiographs revealed evidence of gastrointestinal stasis. Abdominal ultrasonography characterized multiple small, round, anechoic structures embedded in the mesentery. These structures were thin walled with hyperechoic strands/septations. Most of the structures contained a well‐defined, eccentric, hyperechoic nodule adherent to the intraluminal wall. Mesenteric cysticercosis was confirmed via exploratory laparotomy and histopathology. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first description of the ultrasonographic features of mesenteric cysticercosis in a domestic rabbit.