Use of contrast‐enhanced ultrasonography in the diagnosis of a liver lobe torsion in a rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Issue 4 (4th January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stock, Emmelie; Vanderperren, Katrien; Moeremans, Ilse; de Rooster, Hilde; Hermans, Katleen; Saunders, Jimmy H.
• Is Part Of: Veterinary radiology & ultrasound. Volume 61:Issue 4(2020)
• Page Start: 31
• Page End: 35
• Publication Date: 2019-01-04
• Subjects: contrast‐enhanced ultrasonography -- liver -- rabbit -- torsion; Veterinary radiology -- Periodicals; Radiologie vétérinaire -- Périodiques; Échographie vétérinaire -- Périodiques; Radiography -- Periodicals; Ultrasonography -- Periodicals; Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Veterinary Medicine -- Periodicals; Societies, Medical -- Periodicals; 636.089607
• DOI: 10.1111/vru.12709
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1058-8183

Abstract

Abstract: A 1‐year‐old male French Lop rabbit ( Oryctolagus cuniculus ) was presented with a sudden onset of hyporexia. Physical examination revealed cranial abdominal discomfort. Liver enzymes were elevated on serum biochemistry profile. Abdominal radiographs showed diffusely gas‐dilated small intestinal loops. On abdominal ultrasound, a lobe in the right aspect of the liver was hypoechoic with rounded margins and was surrounded by hyperechoic fat and anechoic fluid. Contrast‐enhanced ultrasonography showed complete lack of perfusion in the abnormal right liver lobe. Exploratory laparotomy revealed torsion of the quadrate liver lobe. Diffuse coagulation necrosis was noted on histopathologic examination. The rabbit fully recovered after surgery.