• A gall bladder mucocele is a gall bladder with thickened bile that cannot be excreted through the bile duct. (vetspecialty.com)
  • Most patients with cholangitis or gall bladder mucocele are followed by the internal medicine specialists at Veterinary Specialty Center. (vetspecialty.com)
  • A mucocele is different than simple inflammation of the gall bladder, but the two can be associated (a mucocele can become inflamed, but inflammation of the gall bladder cannot cause a mucocele). (vetspecialty.com)
  • Gallbladder inflammation can occur in cats of any breed or age and is equally likely to occur in males or females. (drjudymorgan.com)
  • Gallbladder inflammation is usually caused by bacterial infections that start in the small intestine and travel up the bile duct or are spread through the blood. (drjudymorgan.com)
  • 2) The authors describe a rare case of mucocele of maxillary sinus and, on the basis of the histological and namely of the ultrastructural findings, they maintain that the mucocele has in all probability a multiple pathogenesis being dependent not only on the inflammatory processes, but also on other local predisposing factors and namely the active participation of the mucosa in the formation of the cavity of mucocele. (comparewords.com)
  • Outward signs of gallbladder problems include gastro-intestinal (GI) upset, vomiting, abdominal pain and/or distension, lethargy, diarrhea, poor appetite, and jaundice (skin, mucous membranes, and the whites of the eyes turn yellow due to a build up of bilirubin in the body. (drjudymorgan.com)
  • Canine gallbladder mucocele (GBM) is an emerging biliary disease in dogs described as the excessive and abnormal accumulation of thick, gelatinous mucus in the lumen, which results in an enlarged gallbladder. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mucocele may also develop when the lumen is obstructed due to endometriosis or carcinoid tumors. (acquaintpublications.com)
  • This is because he abnormal enlargement of mucous producing glands in the gallbladder is often seen as a common feature amongst older dogs. (wikipedia.org)
  • Most gallbladder mucoceles have been found in mid-age to older dogs with the median age being 9 with no sex predilection. (wikipedia.org)
  • Smaller dogs including Cocker Spaniels, Miniature Schnauzers, Pomeranians and Shetland Sheepdogs are also predisposed to developing gallbladder mucoceles as the mutation ABCB4 gene has been associated and these breeds often show signs of lipid metabolism problems which can trigger the development. (wikipedia.org)
  • loss of appetite lethargy vomiting diarrhoea anorexia jaundice abdominal discomfort or pain fever abdominal distension dehydration excessive urination excessive thirst collapse from septic shock While other dogs with mucoceles show no clinical signs. (wikipedia.org)
  • This is important as a dog with a gallbladder mucocele which is infected will display a higher amount of white blood cells in comparison to healthy dogs. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although not as prevalent, the incidence of gallbladder disease is on the rise in dogs and cats. (drjudymorgan.com)
  • Which dogs and cats are at higher risk for gallbladder disease? (drjudymorgan.com)
  • In general, however, older female dogs have an increased risk for gallbladder problems. (drjudymorgan.com)
  • What are the symptoms of gallbladder disease in dogs and cats? (drjudymorgan.com)
  • Dogs and cats with mild forms of gallbladder disease can be asymptomatic. (drjudymorgan.com)
  • What types of gallbladder disease are most prevalent in dogs and cats? (drjudymorgan.com)
  • As many as 25% of dogs with gallbladder mucoceles are asymptomatic. (drjudymorgan.com)
  • The most frequent manifestation among patients with symptomatic appendiceal mucocele is acute or chronic lower right quadrant pain [3] . (acquaintpublications.com)
  • As this progresses more water is increased causing the contents to become more solid and severely decrease the motility of the gallbladder It is most likely that there are multiple factors that contribute to the formation of a gallbladder mucocele. (wikipedia.org)
  • An early mucocele is sometimes an incidental finding in patients undergoing an ultrasound exam, and patients are asymptomatic with normal lab values. (vetspecialty.com)
  • A mucocele is a problem that is seen more commonly in certain breeds (Shetland Sheepdogs) in which the gall bladder wall becomes thickened and congealed. (vetspecialty.com)
  • Gallbladder hypokinesia has been proposed to contribute to its formation and development. (cochranehandbook.org)
  • However, there is strong association with the rapid increase and hyperplasia of mucus-producing cells and hyper-secretion within the gallbladder epithelium. (wikipedia.org)
  • Appendiceal mucocele is a descriptive term referring to distention of the appendix with mucus, which develops secondary to mucinous cystadenoma (63 %), mucosal hyperplasia (25 %), mucinous cystadenocarcinoma (11 %) and retention cysts (1 %) of the appendix lumen [1] . (acquaintpublications.com)
  • The diagnosis of gallbladder mucoceles is done by veterinarians and is dependent on an ultrasound examination. (wikipedia.org)
  • We report the case of a 54-year-old woman, menopaused, presenting isolated chronical pelvic pain and after all investigations, the diagnosis was found during the intervention and histopathological examination had confirmed appendiceal mucocele. (acquaintpublications.com)
  • While the pancreas produces enzymes that help break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats, the gallbladder is a small, sac-like organ that collects, concentrates, and transports bile. (drjudymorgan.com)
  • Gallbladder mucocele (GBM) is a standard biliary dysfunction in canines. (cochranehandbook.org)
  • 1) Two patients with sphenoethmoid mucoceles developed visual field defects consistent with optic chiasm dysfunction. (comparewords.com)
  • Gallbladder problems are common in people, but many dog and cat owners may not know that gallbladder disease can affect our furry friends, too. (drjudymorgan.com)
  • Gallbladder disease can occur in almost every breed of dog, including mixed breeds. (drjudymorgan.com)
  • The gallbladder (see the images below) is a relatively small but surgically important organ of the body. (medscape.com)