96.Hepatic Vascular abN Flashcards
percentage of congenital PSS that are single extrahepatic
66-75% of congenital PSS = single extra hepatic25-33% of congenital PSS = intrahepaticportocaval is most common singe EHPSS
causes of acquired PSS
20%older animalsmultiple, tortuous, extrahepaticnear kidneys, gonads, or internal thoracic veins1. cirrhosis/ hepatic fibrosis2. portal vein hypoplasia WITH PH (congenital noncirrhotic PH)–dobies over rep3. hepatic AV malformations
other name for PVH without PH
portal vein hypoplasia without portal hypertension=microvascular dysplasia (MVD)bc portal vein hypoplasia can occur with or without portal hypertension
percentage of dogs/cats with congenital PSS and MVD
PSS with MVD60% dogs90% cats
hepatic encephalopathy occurs when what percentage of the liver is dysfunctional
HE occurs with 70% liver function is lost
most important neurotoxin for HE
Ammonia (produced by GI flora)increases brain tryptophan (neurotoxic) and glutaminedecreases ATP increases neuronal excitability (excitotoxic)increases NMDA receptors w glutamatebrain edema, seizures
MOA of benzodiazipines and GABA for causing HE
neural inhibition through hyper polarization of neuronal membranecoma, stupor, depression
MOA bile acids for causing HE
membranocytolytic effects alter cell membrane permeability making BBB more permeable to other substances
causes of coagulopathy in liver failure
decreased factor synthesisincreased factor utilizationincreased fibrinolysissynthesis of anti coagulants decreased platelet function and numbervit K deficiencyincreased production of anticoagulants(TEG may suggest these patients are hyper coagulable)
odds ratio of Yorkshire Terriers for occurrence of congenital PSS
35.9 times greater than all other at risk breeds combined for occurrence of congenital PSS
other toy breeds affected with congenital PSS
suspect hereditary–yorkshire–maltese–cairn
breeds overrepresented with intrahepatic PSS
larger breeds–irish wolfhounds–retrievers–australian cattle dogs–australian shepherd
type of intrahepatic PSS in irish wolfhounds
left divisional intrahepatic PSShereditary in irish wolfhounds
type of intrahepatic PSS in australian shepherds
right divisional intrahepatic PSSoverrepresented in australian shepherds
MOA of PU/PD in PSS dogs
extremely common PU/PDMOA–medullary washout of BUN–increased renal blood flow–increased ACTH–psychogenic PD from HE
abdominal effusion in hepatic arteriovenous malformations in dogs
75%also seen with multiple acquired PSSand more common in intrahepatic vs extra hepatic PSSlikely cause–hypoalb (decr production liver, PLE from GI ulcers or IBD +/- lymphangiectasia)
preoperative GI hemorrhage reported in PSS patients
30% intrahepatic PSS—treat w gastroprotectants prepuncommon in extrahepatic PSS
ptyalism reported in cats as clinical sign of PSS
75%
causes of lower urinary tract signs in PSS patients
decreased ureaincreased renal ammonia excretiondecreased uric acid metabolismammonium urate calculi 30%+/- secondary bacT infection
clinicopathologic findings for hepatic vascular anomaly patients
microcytosis, normochromic nonregenerative anemia (iron sequestration)target cells–dogs; pokiolocytes–catsthrombocytopenialeukocytosis (associated with poor px)hypoalb, hypogly, decreased BUN, hypocholesterolmoderate incr liver enzymesbile acids incrUA–decr USG, crystalluria
protein C and ddx btwn PSS vs MVD
Protein C = antiinflm, antithrombotic, antiapoptotic (vit K dependent)PSS 88% patients had levels < 70%PVH–MVD 95% patients had levels > 70%cannot ddx normal vs PVH-MVD
flow of hepatic AV malformations vs extrahepatic PSS on doppler US
hepatic AV malformations–hepatofugalextrahepatic PSS–hepatopedal