Enlarged and round liver

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YummyHorses

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My daughters pony had a liver biopsy this morning at Liphook. Been told that we should have the results back by the end of the week however the vet commented that his liver was a little enlarged and rounded. Am about to google to see what this could mean but thought I would ask on here as well. Thoughts?

Also would they be able to tell when doing the liver biopsy - its ultrasound guided whether they are traces of cancer or tumours?

He has had raised bloods (GGT, Bile Acids etc) over many months and has been on a low protein diet, various supplements and medicine prescribed by my vet.

I know I have to wait but just thoughts I would ask.

Thanks in advance. Bit worried.
 
I think the people you should be asking is Liphook. They will be more than happy to tell you everything you want to know. Don't be ambarassed to ask them. Write yourself a note, so you have all the questions you want answers for.
 
Yep I would have done so but my mother and husband took the pony for me as I have a broken leg and ankle (fall off my horse 5 weeks ago). The chap that performed the liver biopsy is in surgery all day.

I just thought I would ask on here. I might call my vet later today.

Thanks anyway.
 
My pony had a liver biopsy and an ultrasound examination, both done by my own vet. Ultrasound revealed he had not been poisoned in any way as the pattern of damage was inconsistent with poisoning, and that he had scarring on his liver. The biopsy result was that pony had had hepatitis at some stage but was unable to determine whether the cause was bacterial or viral as the damage was only apparent some time after the initial liver insult. Good luck with your pony, mine didn't have a happy ending.
 
Thanks - what symptoms did your pony have? Our little one just became a bit off colour, not as keen as normal and underweight for the amount of food he was consuming. I became concerned so did some bloods to find these very high liver readings. Since then his coat has become dull and lifeless and the white of his eyes are yellow. Doesn't appear in pain, seems happy in himself. We are not riding him as I worry so he spends time with my mare in the field and comes in at night.

So difficult - my 9 year old daughter is desperately in love with him, her first pony, so hope all is okay.
 
My pony lost weight and was quieter than normal, he shared a stable with my other pony so it wasn't apparent at first that he wasn't eating. I mentioned to other people that I thought he was a bit quiet and was told I was imagining it but I phoned the vet out anyway and blood was taken, the result was chronic liver damage. The whites of his eyes were yellow until he finished a month's course of antibiotics then he looked completely well, his coat was fine, his appetite came back and he was eating. He was fine at 3pm on the day he died, he went into respiratory distress at around 8pm and was pts.
 
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