Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis in a dog with leishmaniasis (original) (raw)

Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP) is a rarely reported condition in dogs, characterized by fibrosis and thickening of the peritoneum. A case study details a 10-year-old male German shepherd with a diagnosis of idiopathic SEP linked to concurrent leishmaniasis. Clinical signs included ascites, vomiting, and gut hypomotility. Diagnostic imaging revealed intestinal loop gathering, and surgery confirmed extensive fibrous encasement of the intestines. Despite attempts for intervention, euthanasia was ultimately deemed necessary due to intestinal perforations and poor prognosis.