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Hematological and pathological features of massive hepatic necrosis in two radiated tortoises (Astrochelys radiata).

Hematological and pathological features of massive hepatic necrosis in two radiated tortoises (Astrochelys radiata).

Authors :
Nobuhide KIDO
Iori ITAGAKI
Daisuke KIRYU
Tomoko OMIYA
Kaori ONO
Source :
Journal of Veterinary Medical Science; Jan2017, Vol. 79 Issue 1, p166-170, 5p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Two radiated tortoises (Astrochelys radiata) exhibited anorexia and hypokinesia. In both cases, hematological and serum biochemical examinations revealed high alkaline phosphatase levels, moderately high aspartate aminotransferase levels and white blood cell counts approximately within the normal range. Despite being treated, the tortoises died 9 and 43 days after the first clinical examination. Gross pathological examinations revealed that the livers of both animals were extremely swollen and contained pale yellow necrotic tissue. Histopathological assessment revealed that the livers contained a massive area of hepatic necrosis surrounded by migration of macrophages and multinucleated giant cells. In one of the cases, severe fibrosis was observed. The present study provides reference information for similar cases in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09167250
Volume :
79
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Veterinary Medical Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
120996936
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.16-0142