Gastric pythiosis in a dog

Authors

  • Yanca G. S. Soares Laboratório de Patologia Animal, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG) Author
  • Laynaslan A. Soares Laboratório de Patologia Animal, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG) Author
  • Glauco J.N. Galiza Laboratório de Patologia Animal, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG) Author
  • Franklin Riet-Correa Laboratório de Patologia Animal, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG) Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24070/bjvp.1983-0246.018S106

Abstract

A 10-month-old dog with a history of vomiting with blood and diarrhea after ingesting plastic bags. An ultrasound examination revealed peritonitis and multiple gastric ulcers. The dog was referred for surgery. During the surgical procedure, extensive ulcers were observed in the stomach mucosa. A gastrectomy of the affected region was performed. The dog didn’t recover from the surgical procedure.

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Published

2025-03-30

Issue

Vol. 18 (2025): BJVP

Section

Diagnostic Exercises

How to Cite

Soares, Y. G. S., Soares, L. A., Galiza, G. J., & Riet-Correa, F. (2025). Gastric pythiosis in a dog. Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology, 18, e018S106. https://doi.org/10.24070/bjvp.1983-0246.018S106