Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Trupti Priya Lenka, Sumathi D, Ravi R, Sasikala K, Kumaresan A and G Senthil Kumar

Abstract:
Chronic splenic torsion is a less frequently observed condition, usually occurring as a sequelae to gastric dilatation or volvulus. The clinical signs are nonspecific like lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, anaemia, and mimic other systemic conditions. Ultrasonography with B-mode and colour doppler is crucial in diagnosis of the condition. A four years old female Great Dane was presented to small animal medicine referral unit of Veterinary Clinical Complex, VCRI Namakkal, with distended abdomen, anorexia and lethargy for 7 days prior to presentation. B-mode ultrasonography revealed splenomegaly with lacy/ reticulate echotexture and no blood flow in the splenic vein was noticed on colour doppler. Laparotomy confirmed torsion and subsequently splenectomy was performed. The animal made an uneventful recovery.