Surgical management of pancreatic nodular hyperplasia by partial pancreatectomy in a black-tailed prairie dog (cynomys ludovicianus)

A 7.5-year-old male black-tailed prairie dog was presented for diarrhea of three weeks ′ duration. Clinical examination revealed a multinodular mass in the left cranial quadrant of the abdomen confirmed with ultrasound. An exploratory laparotomy was performed with the majority of the mass and adherent spleen were removed. Histological diagnosis was severe pancreatic nodular hyperpla sia associated with secondary pancreatitis and passive splenic congestion. The prairie dog recovered without complications, three weeks following the surgical procedure follow-up ultrasound showed no evidence of abnormal tissue in the pancreaticoduodenal area.
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research