EPISODE · Oct 23, 2024 · 20 MIN
#15MinutesWithDrProença Iguanas and Gallstones: Unraveling the Mystery of Sodium Urate Cholelithiasis
from VETAHEAD Pod · host VETAHEAD with Dr. Laila Proença
Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, Dr. Proença Dr. Proença dives into the world of sodium urate cholelithiasis in iguanas—and it's more common than you might think! Discover the clinical and pathologic findings from this eye-opening study, featuring five iguanas diagnosed with gallstones. Learn about the symptoms (or lack thereof), the link to hepatic disease, and why ultrasounds and CTs are now a must for diagnosing these tricky cases. Whether you’re dealing with incidental findings or biliary obstruction, this episode will change how you approach reptile care. Tune in for tips on medical management, surgery, and everything in between Click here to get your VETAHEAD E-Magazine! Click here to receive a VETAHEAD Gift! Do you want to access more ZooMed (exotics) knowledge directly from specialists? Come with us and #jointhemovement #nospeciesleftbehind Head to VETAHEAD Website Join our VETAHEAD Community Follow @the_vetahead on Instagram Subscribe to @vetahead channel on YouTube Follow @vetahead on Facebook Follow @vetahead on TikTok
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