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Hamsters (Laboratory) - Pathology (view source)
Revision as of 10:11, 7 January 2011
, 10:11, 7 January 2011→Urinary System
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===Polyuria===
===Arteriolar Nephrosclerosis (Hamster Nephrosis)===
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Arteriolar nephrosclerosis is a degenerative disease occurring most commonly in older hamsters, particularly females. Clinical symptoms will include weight loss and polyuria/polydipsia. Some links have been made between this disease and 'Lymphocytic choriomeningitis' virus infections (see below) which results in renal vascular hypertension. Arteriolar nephrosclerosis may also be concurrent with amyloidosis (above).
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Macroscopic pathology on necropsy will include irregular kidneys that may be granular or pitted in appearance. Microscopic histopathology will include interstitial fibrosis, basement membrane thickening, tubular dilation with proteinaceous exosinophilic material and renal casts.
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===Haematuria===
===Haematuria===