著者

Isao MATSUMOTO James Kenn CHAMBERS Yasutsugu MIWA Hiroyuki NAKAYAMA Kazuyuki UCHIDA

出版者

JAPANESE SOCIETY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.79, no.6, pp.979-983, 2017 (Released:2017-06-10)

参考文献数

10

被引用文献数

4

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Anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma (ALTCL) is rarely reported in domestic animals. Accordingly, the histopathological and immunohistochemical characteristics of ALTCL have not been well established in prairie dogs. The present report documents three cases in which prairie dogs were diagnosed with ALTCL arising in the subcutaneous tissue, oral mucosa or the mesenteric lymph nodes. Of the three cases, one was available for necropsy and the others were biopsy cases. Microscopically, moderate to large, pleomorphic neoplastic lymphocytes with ovoid to polygonal, bizarre-shaped nuclei, abundant cytoplasm and eosinophilic granules were seen in all cases. Immunohistochemical staining revealed membranous or cytoplasmic CD3 expression of the neoplastic lymphocytes. The neoplastic cells often had granzyme B-positive cytoplasmic granules. One of the prairie dogs with nodal ALTCL suffered systemic dissemination of the tumor and died suddenly. In the two biopsy cases, one animal died on the day of the biopsy examination and the other died six weeks after chemotherapy. ALTCL in prairie dogs displays a cytotoxic T cell phenotype and presumably carries a poor prognosis regardless of the anatomical type.

著者

Josué DÍAZ-DELGADO Roy POOL Sharman HOPPES Argine CEREZO Óscar QUESADA-CANALES George STOICA

出版者

JAPANESE SOCIETY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.79, no.5, pp.889-895, 2017 (Released:2017-05-18)

参考文献数

49

被引用文献数

14

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This report describes the clinical, macroscopic, histopathological and immunohistochemical features of a spontaneous multicentric extraskeletal sarcoma in an adult male African hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris). It also provides a succinct up-to-date review on neoplasia in this species. On autopsy examination, main gross findings included a moderately demarcated cranial mass and a multilobulated, caudal intra-abdominal mass. The cranial mass had perforated the underlying temporal and occipital bones and had extended into the cranial vault and was compressing the surface of the cerebellum and cerebrum. Histologic, histochemical and immunohistochemical analyses supported a diagnosis of multicentric poorly differentiated spindle cell sarcoma with fibrosarcomatous, storiform and myxoid foci. The high incidence of neoplasia and cross similarities renders the African hedgehog a suitable species for comparative pathology studies.

著者

Yoshinori TAKAMI Namie YASUDA Yumi UNE

出版者

JAPANESE SOCIETY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.79, no.1, pp.171-174, 2017 (Released:2017-01-20)

参考文献数

27

被引用文献数

1 5

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A penile tumor (4 × 2.5 × 1 cm) was surgically removed from an African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) aged 3 years and 5 months. The tumor was continuous with the dorsal fascia of the penile head. Histopathologically, tumor cells were pleomorphic (oval-, short spindle- and star-shaped cells) with low cell density. Abundant edematous stroma was weakly positive for Alcian blue staining and positive for colloidal iron reaction. Tumor cells displayed no cellular atypia or karyokinesis. Tumor cell cytoplasm was positive for vimentin antibody, while cytoplasm and nuclei were positive for S-100 protein antibody. Tumor cell ultrastructure matched that of fibroblasts, and the rough endoplasmic reticulum was enlarged. The tumor was diagnosed as myxoma. This represents the first report of myxoma in a hedgehog.

著者

Mario DOLERA Luca MALFASSI Simone PAVESI Sara FINESSO Giovanni MAZZA Silvia MARCARINI Massimo SALA Nancy CARRARA Cristina BIANCHI Jennifer M. GAMBINO

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.16-0077, (Released:2017-11-15)

被引用文献数

2

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Atlanto-axial (AA) instability due to ligament insufficiency is a common cause of cervical spinal cord compression in toy breeds. However, in some dogs a difference in size between the atlas and the axis leads to joint incongruence that exacerbates AA subluxation and makes surgical treatment challenging. Twelve dogs with AA instability with incongruence were enrolled in a single institution prospective observational study. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the AA joint were compared to a retrospectively reviewed control group. A novel surgical approach consisting of a dorsal internal fixation technique was performed in six dogs. For affected dogs, the mean normalised difference between the dorso-ventral atlas canal and the dorso-ventral axis canal was 29.67% (median of 35.07%, standard deviation 25.64%), while in normal dogs a mean difference of 4.67% (median of 3.95%, standard deviation 5.21%) was observed. On MRI, 12/12 affected dogs had spinal cord compression, which was classified as reducible (3/12), partially reducible (6/12) and non-reducible (3/12). In surgically operated dogs, follow-up CT showed a partial or complete reduction of the previous spinal cord compression with a consistent amelioration or resolution of the presenting complaints. The proposed surgical technique was safe and effective in dogs with partially or completely reducible spinal cord compression.

著者

Jin-Ok AHN Won-Joung JAUNG Sang-Heum WON Min-Ok RYU Woo-Jin SONG Kee-Ok JEON Jin-Young CHUNG Hwa-Young YOUN

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.17-0305, (Released:2017-11-14)

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Two dogs presented to the emergency service after accidental ingestion of afloqualone tablets, a muscle relaxant used for back pain in humans. Toxic effects of the drug in these dogs included vomiting, respiratory depression, seizures, ataxia, bradycardia, and hematuria. Treatment consisted of fluid diuresis, furosemide, and propofol. Flumazenil, a gamma-amino butyric acid antagonist, was administered intravenously; however, it was not effective in stopping the seizures in these dogs. Both dogs recovered with supportive treatment. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first documented report of afloqualone intoxication in dogs.

著者

伊東 久徳 原 康 吉見 奈津子 原田 恭治 根津 欣典 余戸 拓也 越智 広樹 長谷川 大輔 織間 博光 多川 政弘

出版者

社団法人日本獣医学会

雑誌

The journal of veterinary medical science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.70, no.7, pp.701-706, 2008-07-25

参考文献数

28

被引用文献数

2 34

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日本において椎間板ヘルニアに罹患した犬の297症例に対して,遡及的に疫学的特徴の検討を行った.診療記録から,犬種,性別,年齢,罹患椎間板,神経学的重症度の診療情報を記録した.罹患部位から132症例の頸部椎間板ヘルニア群と165症例の胸腰部椎間板ヘルニア群に分類した.日本では,頚部および胸腰部椎間板ヘルニアに罹患する主な犬種はダックスフント,ビーグルおよびシーズーであることが確認された.日本特有の犬種である柴犬に関しては,全体に対する割合は少ないながらも,両部位の椎間板ヘルニアに罹患することが確認された.また,日本において本疾患に罹患する犬の性別の分布は,欧米の報告と異なり,雄が雌に対しての2倍の割合であった.主要な3犬種であるダックスフント,ビーグルおよびシーズーにおける検討では,発症年齢は,ダックスフント,ビーグル,シーズーの順番で高い傾向が確認された.そして,シーズーは,3犬種の中で多発性の病変を伴う傾向が見られた.日本の椎間板ヘルニアの疫学的な特徴は,これまでの欧米における報告と類似していたが,日本独自の特徴もまた確認された.

著者

YASUDA Kenji HASHIKAWA Shinnosuke SAKAMOTO Hiromi TOMITA Yuichi SHIBATA Sanae FUKATA Tsuneo 安田 憲司 橋川 真之介 坂本 弘美 冨田 悠一 柴田 早苗 深田 恒夫

出版者

社団法人日本獣医学会

雑誌

The journal of veterinary medical science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.69, no.2, pp.205-208, 2007-02-25

著者

安田 憲司 橋川 真之介 坂本 弘美 冨田 悠一 柴田 早苗 深田 恒夫

出版者

社団法人日本獣医学会

雑誌

The journal of veterinary medical science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.69, no.2, pp.205-208, 2007-02-25

参考文献数

23

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乳酸桿菌とデキストランを含んだ新シンバイオティクスの効果を調べるためにホルスタイン牛は泌乳条件に差がない58頭を選んだ.牛は無作為に2群に分け,A群にはコントロールとして基礎飼料を,B群にはシンバイオティクスを2004年8月から1年間投与した.シンバイオティクス投与後,乳量および成分について2004年8月から2005年8月までA群とB群を比較検討した.B群の乳量はA群より多く,調べたすべての値において両者間で有意な差(p<0.01あるいはp<0.05)があった.更に,脂肪量,蛋白量および非脂肪固形物においてB群は有意に増加していた.また,A群において2004年8月及び2005年4月では体細胞数が有意に増加していた.これらの結果,乳酸桿菌とデキストランを含んだ新シンバイオティクスは年間を通してホルスタイン牛の乳量・乳質を高めることを示した.

著者

Suranji WIJEKOON Eugene C. BWALYA Jing FANG Sangho KIM Kenji HOSOYA Masahiro OKUMURA

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.17-0393, (Released:2017-11-03)

被引用文献数

6

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The aim of this study was to investigate osteoclastogenic properties of inflammatory cytokines at different time-points of osteoclastogenesis. Bone marrow-derived macrophages from five healthy dogs were stimulated with the macrophage colony-stimulating factor, receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand and inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-1β, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and IL-17. Osteoclasts (OC) formation and function were enhanced with TNF-α regardless of temporal differences. But in contrast, IL-1β suppressed the osteoclastogenesis at early phase of the process while upregulating at the late phase. Furthermore, differentiation of OC precursors into OC was suppressed at high concentrations of IL-17. Collectively, the results revealed that suppressing TNF-α would be a promising strategy to inhibit inflammation-associated bone destruction in dogs.

著者

津曲 茂久 市川 康明 鳥海 弘 石浜 賢 森田 光夫 印巻 美佐生 武石 昌敬

出版者

社団法人日本獣医学会

雑誌

The journal of veterinary medical science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.65, no.9, pp.1003-1005, 2003-09-25

参考文献数

20

被引用文献数

1 7

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LHサージ後5日と7日に異なる雄犬からの凍結精液人工授精により得られた16子腹において親子鑑別を実施した.その結果,重複妊娠母犬は25%のみであり,43.8%はLHサージ後5日,31.3%は7日のみの授精で分娩したことが判明した.全87頭中46%の子犬はLHサージ後5日,54%は7日の授精で生まれていた.この結果から凍結精液による犬人工授精はLHサージ後5日と7日でも十分に成功することが示唆された.

著者

Nuttika PASTARAPATEE Anusak KIJTAWORNRAT Chollada BURANAKARL

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.17-0482, (Released:2017-10-26)

被引用文献数

9

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The role of cardiac autonomic modulation on ventricular arrhythmia, known as ventricular premature complexes (VPC), after splenectomy was investigated. Twelve dogs undergoing splenectomy were divided into 2 groups: low VPC (<1,000/day, n=6) and high VPC groups (≥1,000/day, n=6). Electrocardiograph recording was performed prior to (D0), during the first three days (D1–3) and on day 9 (D9) after surgery. Arrhythmic indices, Tpeak-Tend , corrected QT interval and short-term variability of QT interval as well as heart rate variability (HRV) were evaluated. Plasma concentrations of norepinephrine (NE) and epinephrine (E) were measured. In the high VPC group, the occurrences of VPC were significantly increased (P<0.05) after surgery, and reached the levels higher than those in the low VPC group. For the arrhythmic indices, only Tp-Te in the high VPC group increased significantly (P<0.05) after surgery. For HRV analysis, enhancement of both time and frequency domains were found postoperatively in both groups. On D2, however, the high VPC group showed significantly lower total power and high frequency with higher low to high frequency ratio (P<0.05) than the low VPC group. Plasma NE concentration significantly increased in the high VPC group after surgery. Dogs in the high VPC group had shorter survival time than those in the low VPC group. In conclusion, dogs with imbalance cardiac autonomic modulation accompanied with high circulating NE concentration after splenectomy are prone to ventricular arrhythmia, which leads to short survival time.

著者

Kai FENG Wei LI Zhihong GUO Hong DUO Yong FU Xiuying SHEN Cheng TIE Rijie E Changqin XIAO Yanhong LUO Guo QI Ma NI Qingmei MA Wataru YAMAZAKI Ayako YOSHIDA Yoichiro HORII Kinpei YAGI Nariaki NONAKA

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.17-0430, (Released:2017-10-23)

被引用文献数

10

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For field-identification of taeniid cestodes in canine animals in Tibetan area, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assays for Echinococcus multilocularis, E. shiquicus, Taenia hydatigena, T. multiceps, T. pisiformis and T. crassiceps were developed and evaluated along with the reported assay for E. granulosus. The LAMP assays showed specific reaction with their corresponding target species DNA with the detection limit of 1 to 10 pg. Moreover, the assays for E. granulosus, E. multilocularis, T. hydatigena and T. multiceps could detect DNA extracted from 3 or more eggs of their corresponding target species. Then, the LAMP assays were applied on samples containing 3 to 35 taeniid eggs obtained from 61 field-collected canine feces in Qinghai, and the result was compared with a reported multiplex PCR and sequence analysis. The LAMP assays and the PCR detected single species DNA of E. granulosus, E. shiquicus, T. hydatigena and T. multiceps in 5, 2, 44 and 2 samples, respectively. In the rest 8 samples, DNA of both E. granulosus and T. hydatigena were detected by the PCR but the LAMP assays detected those DNAs in 2 samples and only T. hydatigena DNA in 6 samples. It was assumed that less than 3 E. granulosus eggs were mixed in the samples although the samples contained 21 to 27 eggs in total. In conclusion, the LAMP assays were less sensitive than the multiplex PCR, but would have adequate sensitivity for field use in Tibetan area.

著者

Ai HASHIMOTO Mohammad Rabiul KARIM Takeshi IZAWA Mitsuru KUWAMURA Jyoji YAMATE

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.17-0423, (Released:2017-10-17)

被引用文献数

4

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Pancreatic fibrosis develops as the results of the activity of myofibroblasts capable of producing collagens. The myofibroblasts derive from pancreatic interstitial cells, including pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs), which can express glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP). First, we investigated the expression patterns of vimentin, desmin, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), Thy-1, and GFAP in the developing rat pancreas (in fetuses at 18 and 20 days, neonates from 1 to 21 days, and adults). Interstitial cells in the developing pancreas expressed vimentin, desmin, GFAP, and Thy-1 at varying degrees; interestingly, the reactivity for desmin and vimentin was the highest in fetuses. GFAP expression was consistent between fetuses and neonates, and Thy-1 reactivity transiently increased after birth; however, α-SMA-positive interstitial cells were rarely seen. Next, we analyzed the immunophenotypical characteristics of myofibroblasts appearing in pancreatic fibrosis in dogs and cats. With increasing fibrotic grade, myofibroblasts showed increased expression of vimentin, desmin, and α-SMA, in addition to increased GFAP expression. Collectively, pancreatic interstitial cells and myofibroblasts may have similar immunophenotypes, and myofibroblasts might originate partly from GFAP-expressing PSCs.

著者

Toshihiko MATSUO Tetsuya UCHIDA Makoto NITTA Koichiro YAMASHITA Shigiko TAKEI Daisuke IDO Mamoru TANAKA Masao OGUCHI Toshinori FURUKAWA

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.17-0450, (Released:2017-10-18)

被引用文献数

11

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Okayama University-type retinal prosthesis (OURePTM) is a photoelectric dye-coupled polyethylene film which generates electric potential in response to light and stimulates nearby neurons. This study aims to test surgical feasibility of subretinal implantation and functional durability of dye-coupled films in the subretinal space. The dye-coupled films were implanted subretinally by 25-gauge vitrectomy in the right eye of 11 normal beagle dogs: 2 dogs served for film removal after 5-month film implantation, 3 dogs for film removal after 3-month film implantation, 3 dogs for 3-month film implantation and pathological examination, and 3 dogs for sham surgery. The surface electric potential of the removed dye-coupled films in response to light was measured by the Kelvin Probe system. At surgery, rolled-up dye-coupled films in 5 × 5 mm square size could be inserted into subretinal space of retinal detachment induced by fluid injection with a 38-gauge polyimide tip. Retinal attachment was maintained by silicone oil injection in vitreous cavity. At autopsy, the retina in all dogs maintained the ganglion cell layer, inner and outer nuclear layers while it lost the outer segments in some part. All 5 sheets of removed dye-coupled films maintained the dye color. One sheet of the 5-month implanted film showed proportional increase of surface potential in response to increasing light intensity. Subretinal implantation of OURePTM by vitrectomy was technically feasible in canine eyes, and OURePTM maintained the function of generating light-evoked surface potential after 5 months in subretinal implantation.

著者

Aki FUJIWARA-IGARASHI Koichi SHIMIZU Masaki MICHISHITA Yoshihiko YU Yuji HAMAMOTO Daisuke HASEGAWA Michio FUJITA

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.17-0242, (Released:2017-10-11)

被引用文献数

2

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A 16-year-old castrated male mongrel cat presented with swelling under the left pinna and a 3 -month history of voice change. Laryngeal endoscopy revealed circumferential oedema around the arytenoid cartilages and hypersecretion of saliva. Histopathological examination of the mass around the left ear canal was considered the primary lesion that originated from cutaneous apocrine adenocarcinoma or parotid gland adenocarcinoma, and it metastasized to the larynx, lung and medial retropharyngeal lymph nodes. This report provides new insights into feline laryngeal diseases which could result in laryngeal metastasis with slight mucosal irregularity alone and without obvious radiographic abnormalities. Therefore, histopathological examination should be performed when a cat presents clinical signs such as stridor, dysphonia, or voice change without any mass-forming laryngeal lesion.

著者

Ángel SOTO-BUSTOS Alicia CARO-VADILLO Elena MARTÍNEZ-DE-MERLO Elisa González ALONSO-ALEGRE

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.79, no.10, pp.1682-1689, 2017 (Released:2017-10-07)

参考文献数

36

被引用文献数

5

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The purpose of this research was to compare the accuracy of newly described P wave-related parameters (P wave area, Macruz index and mean electrical axis) with classical P wave-related parameters (voltage and duration of P wave) for the assessment of left atrial (LA) size in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease. One hundred forty-six dogs (37 healthy control dogs and 109 dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease) were prospectively studied. Two-dimensional echocardiography examinations and a 6-lead ECG were performed prospectively in all dogs. Echocardiography parameters, including determination of the ratios LA diameter/aortic root diameter and LA area/aortic root area, were compared to P wave-related parameters: P wave area, Macruz index, mean electrical axis voltage and duration of P wave. The results showed that P wave-related parameters (classical and newly described) had low sensitivity (range=52.3 to 77%; median=60%) and low to moderate specificity (range=47.2 to 82.5%; median 56.3%) for the prediction of left atrial enlargement. The areas under the curve of P wave-related parameters were moderate to low due to poor sensitivity. In conclusion, newly P wave-related parameters do not increase the diagnostic capacity of ECG as a predictor of left atrial enlargement in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease.

著者

Kenji KUTARA Toshiaki KONNO Hirotaka KONDO Hinako YAMAZOE Satoru MATSUNAGA

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.17-0373, (Released:2017-10-07)

被引用文献数

1

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A 10-year-old French bulldog presented with an abdominal tumor. Triple-phase helical computed tomography was performed, revealing a hepatic tumor, an enlarged hepatic lymph node, and no masses in other organs. The hepatic tumor demonstrated marked enhancement, similar to that of the aorta in the arterial phase. The tumor had rich vascularization and a hepatic arterio-venous shunt formed between the hepatic artery and middle hepatic vein. The hepatic tumor was surgically removed and histological diagnosis revealed a hepatic carcinoid tumor. During surgery, rapid massive arterial hemorrhage occurred from the site of the incision. The animal died without improvement post-surgery. In the case of an arterio-venous shunt in a hepatic tumor, it is important to be careful to avoid perioperative bleeding.

著者

Schober KARSTEN Savino STEPHANIE Yildiz VEDAT

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.17-0250, (Released:2017-10-06)

被引用文献数

24

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The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of body weight (BW), breed, and sex on two-dimensional (2D) echocardiographic measures, reference ranges, and prediction intervals using allometrically-scaled data of left atrial (LA) and left ventricular (LV) size and LV wall thickness in healthy cats. Study type was retrospective, observational, and clinical cohort. 150 healthy cats were enrolled and 2D echocardiograms analyzed. LA diameter, LV wall thickness, and LV dimension were quantified using three different imaging views. The effect of BW, breed, sex, age and interaction (BW*sex) on echocardiographic variables was assessed using univariate and multivariate regression and linear mixed model analysis. Standard (using raw data) and allometrically scaled (Y=a x Mb) reference intervals and prediction intervals were determined. BW had a significant (P<0.05) independent effect on 2D variables whereas breed, sex, and age did not. There were clinically relevant differences between reference intervals using mean ± 2SD of raw data and mean and 95% prediction interval of allometrically-scaled variables, most prominent in larger (>6 kg) and smaller (<3 kg) cats. A clinically relevant difference between thickness of the interventricular septum (IVS) and dimension of the LV posterior wall (LVPW) was identified. In conclusion, allometric scaling and BW-based 95% prediction intervals should be preferred over conventional 2D echocardiographic reference intervals in cats, in particular in small and large cats. These results are particularly relevant to screening examinations for feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.11-0339e, (Released:2012-12-25)

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This article released online on September 26, 2012 as advance publication was withdrawn from consideration for publication in The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science at author's request.

著者

Tadatsugu ABE Ayako IIZUKA Hirokazu KOJIMA Kumiko KIMURA Tomoyuki SHIBAHARA Makoto HARITANI

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.79, no.4, pp.709-713, 2017 (Released:2017-04-05)

参考文献数

14

被引用文献数

3

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A Japanese black feedlot steer suddenly died after exhibiting astasia and cramping of the extremities. Necropsy of the animal revealed that the right kidney was enlarged and pale with severe nephrolithiasis. The urinary bladder displayed mucosal hemorrhage. Upon bacteriological investigation, Proteus mirabilis was isolated from the liver, spleen, right kidney, lungs and urine. Histopathological examination revealed necrotizing suppurative nephritis with the presence of numerous gram-negative bacilli and fibrinous suppurative cystitis with no bacilli. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed that the bacteria and cytoplasm of the macrophages stained positively with P. mirabilis antiserum. Electron microscopy revealed the presence of numerous bacteria in the renal tubules. To our knowledge, this is the first report describing the histopathological aspects of nephritis caused by P. mirabilis in cattle.