著者
Yuki TAKAMI Miyuu TANAKA Masahiro MORITA Takaya MARUNO Naohiro ANAI Tsubasa SUDO Chiho KEZUKA Takeshi IZAWA Jyoji YAMATE Mitsuru KUWAMURA
出版者
JAPANESE SOCIETY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
雑誌
Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)
巻号頁・発行日
pp.22-0457, (Released:2023-08-03)

A 25-year-old female California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) reared in an aquarium died following a history of anorexia, lethargy, abnormal protrusion of the skin, and oral respiration. At necropsy, multiple yellowish-white nodules with diameters of 0.1–0.5 cm were disseminated in the thoracic cavity and lungs. Histopathologically, the nodules were continuous with normal mesothelium and were characterized by the proliferation of spindle-shaped to polygonal neoplastic cells with prominent atypia. The neoplastic cells exhibited diffuse, strong staining for vimentin and partial, weak to moderate staining for cytokeratin AE1/AE3. Based on these findings, the lesions were diagnosed as pleural mesothelioma. This study reports the first case of pleural mesothelioma in California sea lion.
著者
Yuki TAKAMI Takeshi IZAWA Miyuu TANAKA Shingo HATOYA Tomoyo NABETANI Jyoji YAMATE Mitsuru KUWAMURA
出版者
JAPANESE SOCIETY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
雑誌
Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)
巻号頁・発行日
pp.20-0045, (Released:2020-04-03)

A 16 years old neutered male Miniature Dachshund with 1-year history of repetitive administration of zonisamide for treatment of epileptic seizure was presented for vomiting, anorexia and diarrhea. Serum biochemistry showed a markedly elevated ALP level. The dog died 6 days after the presentation and a necropsy was performed. Histopathologically, random, focal to extensive necrosis, formation of regenerative hepatocellular nodules surrounded by fibrous septa and proliferation of bile ducts were seen in the liver. From these findings, the hepatic lesion was diagnosed as hepatocellular necrosis with prominent regenerative reactions due to the chronic persistent liver injury. Hepatic lesions were considered to be induced by zonisamide, based on the history of continuous administration, and clinical and histopathological findings.