Radiographs for this 8 year old MN rabbit showed gasgrointestinal overdistension and ill-defined area in the right cranial abdomen. Evaluate for liver lobe torsion.
Radiographs for this 8 year old MN rabbit showed gasgrointestinal overdistension and ill-defined area in the right cranial abdomen. Evaluate for liver lobe torsion.
The liver in this patient presented dramatically hypoechoic portion of right liver. This is consistent with caudate process with regional inflammation. The gallbladder and common bile duct were normal. The stomach was filled with ingesta, physiological for this species. The remainder of the intestinal tract was unremarkable. Free fluid was noted between the liver lobes.
Exploratory surgery is recommended
