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− | Replacement of muscle bundles with fat without an inflammatory response. Congenital condition which may also affect skeletal muscle. Usually found in cattle, sheep and pigs and poses a problem at meat inspection only.[[Category:Myocardial_Pathology]][[Category:Cardiovascular_System_-_Metabolic_Pathology]] | + | Replacement of muscle bundles with fat without an inflammatory response. Congenital condition which may also affect skeletal muscle. Usually found in cattle, sheep and pigs and poses a problem at meat inspection only. |
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| + | *Also called '''lipomatosis''' |
| + | *In cattle, sheep and pigs |
| + | *Fat replaces lost muscle fibres |
| + | *Pale muscle, bilaterally symmetrical |
| + | *No clinical significance |
| + | *Noticed at slaughter or necropsy |
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| + | [[Category:Muscles - Developmental Pathology]] |
| + | [[Category:Myocardial_Pathology]][[Category:Cardiovascular_System_-_Metabolic_Pathology]] |