Pancreas: fluke

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Sections available in full article Introduction, Presenting signs, Geographic incidence, Pathogenesis, Predisposing factors, Pathophysiology, Timecourse (incubation, duration), Diagnosis, Presenting problems, Client history, Diagnostic investigation, Gross autopsy findings, Histopathology findings, Differential diagnosis, Treatment, Standard treatment, Sequelae, Prognosis, Sources, Publications, Vetstream contributor(s),
Contributors Dr Philip K Nicholls BVSc BSc PhD MRCVS FRCPath
Dr Kenneth Simpson BVMS PhD

Introduction

  • Cause : parasitic fluke Eurytrema procyonis .
  • Signs : often vague, weight loss, vomiting  Vomiting  .
  • Diagnosis : demonstration of fluke eggs in feces.
  • Treatment : flukicides, eg fenbendazole, praziquantel.
  • Prognosis : fair.

Diagnosis

Differential diagnosis

  • Other pancreatic diseases  Pancreas: disease - overview  .

Sequelae

Prognosis

  • Good if treated early before significant pancreatic damage.

Sources

Publications

Refereed papers

  • Anderson W I, Georgi M E & Car B D (1987)Pancreatic atrophy and fibrosis associated with Eurytrema procyonis in a domestic cat.Vet Rec120, 235-236.
  • Fox J N, Mosley J G, Vogler G Aet al(1981)Pancreatic function in domestic cats with pancreatic fluke infection.JAVMA178, 58-60.
  • Sheldon W G (1966)Pancreatic flukes Eurytrema procyonis in domestic cats.JAVMA148, 251-253.

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