Gallbladder mucoceles (GBM)

LABOKLIN Service ID: 8323

Gallbladder mucoceles are caused by a mutation in the ABCB4 gene. This mutation leads to mucinous hyperplasia of the gallbladder wall and accumulation of mucus resulting in an extended gallbladder. Undetected gallbladder mucoceles can lead to cholecystitis and rupture of the gallbladder. Clinical signs occur in older dogs showing vomiting, anorexia, lethargie, icterus and abdominal pain.

Method	sequencing
Breed list	American Cocker Spaniel, Cairn Terrier, English Cocker Spaniel, Pomeranian, Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)
Heredity	autosomal dominant with incomplete penetrance
Duration	1 - 2 weeks after arrival of the sample in the lab