Canine pancreas-specific lipase activity, lipase activity, and trypsin-like immunoreactivity in acute renal injury

Acute pancreatitis occurs commonly in dogs. Affected dogs can present with a wide spectrum of clinical signs and physical examination findings, including lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. The definitive antemortem diagnosis of acute pancreatitis remains challenging, despite the availability of improved serologic testing and abdominal imaging modalities. Pancreatic histopathology is the gold standard for definitive diagnosis of pancreatitis. Historically, serum lipase activity, amylase activity, and trypsin-like immunoreactivity (TLI) have been used to diagnose pancreatitis.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: research