Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency: a case report

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Karoline Marcondes Valentim
Maryna Lança Vilia Alberto
Elis Roberti Perlato do Lago
Jefferson Douglas Soares Alves
Fernanda Leme Silva Bastos Varzim

Abstract

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), a common disease in
dogs, is mainly caused by pancreatic acinar atrophy, followed
by chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic duct obstruction, with
consequent inadequate secretion of pancreatic enzymes.
The present paper is a case report observed in a male eightyear-
old dog that had the diagnosis of EPI suggested by the
fecal proteolytic activity test (X-ray film proof). To date, the
treatment given with pancreatic enzyme supplementation and
adequate diet has been able to promote the resolution of the
clinical condition.

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VALENTIM, K. M.; ALBERTO, M. L. V.; LAGO, E. R. P. DO; ALVES, J. D. S.; VARZIM, F. L. S. B. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency: a case report. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, v. 14, n. 3, p. 42-48, 21 Dec. 2016.
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SMALL ANIMALS CLINIC