HEPATIC

Question 1

MCQ: Which of the following was NOT a common clinical finding in horses with this idiopathic hepatitis syndrome?
A) Fever
B) Increased GGT activity
C) Icterus
D) Anorexia

Answer 1

Answer: C) Icterus

ACVIM 24

Question 2

Which of the following findings was NOT observed in horses with idiopathic seasonal hepatitis in this study?
A) Increased serum GGT activity
B) Identification of equine parvovirus-hepatitis as the causative agent
C) Cyclic fevers responding to NSAIDs
D) Recovery and return to previous work for all affected horses

Answer 2

Answer: B) Identification of equine parvovirus-hepatitis as the causative agent

ACVIM 24

Question 3

A 12-year-old mare presents in February with a history of high fever and anorexia. Laboratory tests reveal elevated serum GGT and SDH activities. A liver biopsy shows multifocal hepatocellular necrosis. PCR tests are negative for known viral pathogens. The mare responds to NSAIDs but experiences cyclic fevers over the next two weeks. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A) Equine infectious anemia
B) Pyrrolizidine alkaloid toxicity
C) Idiopathic seasonal hepatitis
D) Theiler’s disease

Answer 3

Answer: C) Idiopathic seasonal hepatitis

ACVIM 24