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Diagnostic imaging of isolated splenic torsion in two dogs
2007
Choi, J.H. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Kim, H.W. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Kim, J.K. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Jang, J.Y. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Kim, J.Y. (Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea) | Yoon, J.H. (Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea), E-mail: heeyoon@snu.ac.kr
Isolated splenic torsion is a rare disease, which is usually produced in deep-chest large breed dogs. A five-year old Pitbull terrier and a four-year old Yorkshire terrier were diagnosed as isolated splenic torsion with chronic form. Leukocytosis, anemia and elevated hepatic enzyme level were found in blood test and a large amount of ascites was observed. Abdominal radiography revealed splenomegaly and ascites and ultrasonography showed diffuse hypoechoic change of spleen in case 1 and hyperechoic change of spleen with focal hypoechoic regions in case 2, thromboembolism of splenic vein and abnormal direction of spleen.
Show more [+] Less [-]A case of elk (Cervus elaphus) coccidiosis in Korea
2010
Yoon, S.S., National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service, Anyang, Republic of Korea | Bae, Y.C., National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service, Anyang, Republic of Korea | Byun, J.W., National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service, Anyang, Republic of Korea | Lee, K.H., National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service, Anyang, Republic of Korea | Jang, H., National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service, Anyang, Republic of Korea | Song, J.Y., National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service, Anyang, Republic of Korea | Wee, S.H., National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service, Anyang, Republic of Korea
A thirty-five week old elk was referred for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) confirmation from Chungnam province in Korea. Necropsy revealed much bloody contents in the lumen of small and large intestines, and reddening of its mucosa. Microscopically, few coccidia showing various developmental stages were infiltrated in lamina propria of small intestine with granulomatous inflammation and congestion. They were identified as Eimeria spp. according to their location and morphological characteristics. Because fecal examination and oocyst culture were not available, the species of the Eimeria could not be confirmed. There were no detection of pathogenic bacteria such as clostridia and virus in intestinal contents. CWD was shown to be negative in immunohistochemistry test. In conclusion, it was the first Eimeria case detected in small intestine of Korean domestic elk as far as we know although Eimeria spp. were not the main cause of death.
Show more [+] Less [-]Toxicological effects of perfluorooctanoic acid in rats
2008
Kim, Y.H. (Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea) | Cho, E.S. (Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea) | Kim, A.Y. (Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea) | Kim, S.H. (Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea) | Park, M.S. (Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea) | Cho, S.W. (Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea) | Ryu, S.Y. (Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea) | Jung, J.Y. (Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea) | Son, H.Y. (Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea), E-mail: hyson@cnu.ac.kr
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a member of the perfluoroalkyl acids that have wide commercial applications, is persistent organic pollutants widely spread throughout the environment and human population. But little is known about the adverse biological effects of the PFOA. In the present study, the toxicological effects of PFOA were investigated in rats. Sprague-Dawley rats (N = 10 in each group) were orally administered with PFOA in drinking water for 4 weeks (0, 100, 200, or 400 ppm in male, and 0, 200, 400, or 800 ppm in female). These female rats given 800 ppm died during the study. PFOA treatment decreased the body weight gain and increased the liver weights in both genders. Serum biochemical investigations revealed significant increases in the aspartate aminotransferase, alanine transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, blood urea nitrogen, total cholesterol, and total bilirubin in male but in female. Serum estradiol (E2) levels were increased in all treated in all treated rats. Histopathologically, hepatocellular hypertrophy around central vein was noted in the liver of treated rats. No significant histopathological change were noted in other organs. In conclusion, PFOA induced toxicological changes in the liver and increased serum E2 level which was not related to histopathological changes of endocrine and reproductive system.
Show more [+] Less [-]Epidemiological studies on the respiratory cryptosporidiosis of broiler in Korea
1993
Oh, M.H. | Eun, G.S. | Kim, H.J. | Chung, U.I. (Miwon Institute of Animal Science, Seoul (Korea Republic))
Clinical, hematological, and pathohistological findings of cattle with bovine leukocyte adhesion deficiency (BLAD)
1993
Jeong, S.W. | Stober, M. (Tierarztliche Hochschule, Hannover (Germany). Klinik fur Rinderkrankheiten)
Study on the pathogenesis of canine herpesvirus infection-(1)-Histopathological and electron microscopical observation
1994
Seo, I.B. | Lim, C.H. (Seoul National University, Suwon (Korea Republic). College of Veterinary Medicine)
Effects of administration of Lactobacillus acidophilus-fermented milk on hematological values and histopathological changes of kidney in cadmium-treated rats
1994
Cho, Y.C. (Chungnam National University, Taejon (Korea Republic). College of Medicine) | Jun, M.H. | Chang, K.S. (Chungnam National University, Taejon (Korea Republic). College of Veterinary Medicine)
Histopathological and immunohistochemical studies on the intestinal lesions related to the infected age in spontaneous canine parvovirus enteritis
1994
Ku, J.L. | Seo, I.B. | Lim, C.H. (Seoul National University, Suwon (Korea Republic). College of Veterinary Medicine)
Clinical findings of bovine mesotheliosis
1993
Jeong, S.W. | Stober, M. (Tierarztliche Hochschule, Hannover (Germany). Klinik fur Rinderkrankheiten)