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BACKGROUND
Tuberous sclerosis (TS) is a hamartomatous disease that usually presents with cutaneous and intracranial lesions, but can also affect other organ systems.
METHODS
In this report, we retrospectively reviewed the perioperative course of 24 children with TS who had medically intractable
Cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV) is a condition of unknown aetiology involving microvascular thrombosis. It has recently been described in over 160 dogs in the United Kingdom and usually has a grave prognosis. To date, this condition has not been described in dogs Canine hypoadrenocorticism (HoAC) results from a loss of functional adrenal cortex, the most common etiology of which is an immune-mediated destruction leading to an inadequate production of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. The term "atypical" HoAC is used for a subgroup of dogs with either
METHODS
A 6-year-old, entire male Flat-coated Retriever was presented with a history of lethargy, polydipsia and seizures. Clinical chemistry had shown marked azotaemia.
RESULTS
Radiography and ultrasonography revealed bilateral renomegaly, and cytology of fine needle aspirates from the kidneys was
Serum hyperviscosity syndrome was diagnosed in 2 cats with multiple myeloma. Clinical signs included pale mucous membranes, dehydration, retinal hemorrhages, dilated and tortuous retinal vessels, seizures, head-tilt, nystagmus, systolic murmur, and gallop rhythm. Laboratory abnormalities included
Acromegaly was diagnosed in 14 middle-aged to old cats of mixed breeding. Thirteen (93%) of the cats were male and one was female. The earliest clinical signs in the 14 cats included polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, all of which were associated with untreated diabetes mellitus. All developed severe
Toxemia was induced in 13 of 20 pregnant ewes by the stress of a change in environment and food deprivation late in pregnancy. Of the toxemic ewes, eight developed prominent neurological findings with convulsions, motor weakness, and blindness, whereas five ewes developed azotemia without
BACKGROUND
Organochlorine pesticides continue to be used in several developing countries despite concerns regarding their toxicity profile. Endosulfan is an organochlorine recognized as an important agent of acute toxicity.
METHODS
In this retrospective study, the clinical features, course, and
BK virus is a known cause of renal failure in kidney transplant recipients, but there is little data regarding its effect on native kidneys in heart transplant patients. Here, we describe the case of a child who underwent heart transplantation and was later diagnosed with BK virus with multiorgan
Ingestion of ethylene glycol was responsible for severe azotemia, acidosis, and abnormal anionic gap value in a pygmy goat. Clinical signs consisted of ataxia, polydipsia, decreased rumen motility, and constipation. Nervous signs included depression, absence of menace response, vertical nystagmus,
The records of 134 patients with the clinical diagnosis of epidemic hemorrhagic fever (EHF) were evaluated. The conditions of 74 patients could be categorized as "serious" based on hemorrhagic complications and magnitude of proteinuria, BP abnormality, and pyrexia. Forty-six of these patients with a
METHODS
A 4-year-old castrated male domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo) was examined because of a 3-week history of intermittent seizures, signs of depression, hypocalcemia, and hyperphosphatemia.
RESULTS
Plasma biochemical analysis confirmed hyperphosphatemia (17.7 mg/dL) and low concentrations
METHODS
A 3-day-old 9.5-kg (21-lb) female alpaca cria was examined because of lethargy and anorexia.
RESULTS
Physical examination revealed hyperthermia, muscle fasciculations, and tremors of the head. Seizures were also observed, which indicated CNS dysfunction. Hyperosmolar syndrome (HOS) was
METHODS
A 10-year-old domestic shorthair cat was evaluated because of presumed seizures.
RESULTS
The cat had intermittent mydriasis, hyperthermia, and facial twitching. Findings of MRI and CSF sample analysis were unremarkable, and results of infectious disease testing were negative. Treatment was
UNASSIGNED
A 10-year-old spayed female American Shorthair cat underwent renal transplantation due to worsening chronic kidney disease secondary to polycystic kidney disease. During transplantation, the right kidney grossly appeared to be more diseased than the left and was firmly adhered to the