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Ferrets and their Gallbladders

Had a recent case:

  • 6yo MN Ferret
  • 3 days ADR, then acutely ill, icteric, bloody diarrhea
  • b/w pending
  • US revealed : GB sludge filled, thick walls; dilated cystic & CBD.
  • Dilated CBD to papilla
  • Other findings: ascites, hypoechoic lymph nodes; right adrenal mass

See below for stills/video of duopap & GB.  Has anyone seen this in a ferret?  If so, how common is it & has a bile obstruction been successfully treated?


Cystic duct sludge ball causing obstruction


Duodenal papilla dilation

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2 responses to “Ferrets and their Gallbladders”

  1. That’s a new one for me
    That’s a new one for me Tomie. Great images and video.

    Eric Lindquist DMV (Italy) DABVP
    Cert./Pres. IVUSS
    Director SE NJ Mobile Associates
    Founder/CEO: SonoPath.com

  2. That’s a new one for me
    That’s a new one for me Tomie. Great images and video.

    Eric Lindquist DMV (Italy) DABVP
    Cert./Pres. IVUSS
    Director SE NJ Mobile Associates
    Founder/CEO: SonoPath.com

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