https://en.wikivet.net/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Kjr35 2026-05-03T14:39:25Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.35.0 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Dirofilaria_immitis&diff=8640 2007-08-31T12:24:54Z

<p>Kjr35: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:dirofilariasis.jpg|left|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Dirofilariasis'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> [[Image:dirofilariasis 2.jpg|left|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Dirofilariasis'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Bacillus_anthracis&diff=8639 2007-08-31T12:24:16Z

<p>Kjr35: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:human anthrax.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Anthrax (human)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> * Causes severe systemic disease that can result in [[Intestines - Fibrinous/ Haemorrhagic Enteritis#Bacterial septicaemia and enteritis|enteritis]].<br /> *[[Peritoneal cavity - inflammatory#In pigs|peritonitis in pigs]]</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8608 2007-08-31T12:14:45Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Histopathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm[[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> <br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> The other body systems were examined.&lt;br&gt;<br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Case pic 3.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Samples were taken for histological examination (Stained with H and E):<br /> <br /> *The cardiac myocytes are multifocally widely spaced and infiltrated by streams of spindle shaped cells (fibroblasts). <br /> [[Image:Case pic 4.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Massons Trichrome'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Some sections were stained with Massons Trichrome:<br /> <br /> * This confirmed the presence of large, multifocal areas of fibrosis within the inner third of the myocardium and extending to the endocardial surface. <br /> * Multifocally the fibrosis surrounds individual atrophied myocytes. <br /> * There is mural thickening (smooth muscle hypertrophy) of the intramyocardial arteries.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Diagnosis==<br /> <br /> The gross post mortem findings indicated a '''severe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy''' which was confirmed on histology.<br /> <br /> The fibrosis seen is a common sequale to this type of disease. The hypertrophy in the ventricular wall limits blood supply to the inner third of myocardium. Reduced perfusion stimulates replacement of degenerate myocytes with fibrous tissue, extending into the endocardium.</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8607 2007-08-31T12:13:57Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Histopathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm[[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> <br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> The other body systems were examined.&lt;br&gt;<br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Case pic 3.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Samples were taken for histological examination (Stained with H and E):<br /> <br /> *The cardiac myocytes are multifocally widely spaced and infiltrated by streams of spindle shaped cells (fibroblasts). <br /> [[Image:Case pic 4.jpg|left|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; Massons Trichrome'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Some sections were stained with Massons Trichrome:<br /> <br /> * This confirmed the presence of large, multifocal areas of fibrosis within the inner third of the myocardium and extending to the endocardial surface. <br /> * Multifocally the fibrosis surrounds individual atrophied myocytes. <br /> * There is mural thickening (smooth muscle hypertrophy) of the intramyocardial arteries.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Diagnosis==<br /> <br /> The gross post mortem findings indicated a '''severe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy''' which was confirmed on histology.<br /> <br /> The fibrosis seen is a common sequale to this type of disease. The hypertrophy in the ventricular wall limits blood supply to the inner third of myocardium. Reduced perfusion stimulates replacement of degenerate myocytes with fibrous tissue, extending into the endocardium.</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8605 2007-08-31T12:13:43Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Histopathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm[[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> <br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> The other body systems were examined.&lt;br&gt;<br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Case pic 3.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Samples were taken for histological examination (Stained with H and E):<br /> <br /> *The cardiac myocytes are multifocally widely spaced and infiltrated by streams of spindle shaped cells (fibroblasts). <br /> [[Image:Case pic 4.jpg|left|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; Massons Trichrome'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Some sections were stained with Massons Trichrome:<br /> <br /> * This confirmed the presence of large, multifocal areas of fibrosis within the inner third of the myocardium and extending to the endocardial surface. <br /> * Multifocally the fibrosis surrounds individual atrophied myocytes. <br /> * There is mural thickening (smooth muscle hypertrophy) of the intramyocardial arteries.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Diagnosis==<br /> <br /> The gross post mortem findings indicated a '''severe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy''' which was confirmed on histology.<br /> <br /> The fibrosis seen is a common sequale to this type of disease. The hypertrophy in the ventricular wall limits blood supply to the inner third of myocardium. Reduced perfusion stimulates replacement of degenerate myocytes with fibrous tissue, extending into the endocardium.</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8604 2007-08-31T12:13:24Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Histopathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm[[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> <br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> The other body systems were examined.&lt;br&gt;<br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Case pic 3.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Samples were taken for histological examination (Stained with H and E):<br /> <br /> *The cardiac myocytes are multifocally widely spaced and infiltrated by streams of spindle shaped cells (fibroblasts). <br /> [[Image:Case pic 4.jpg|left|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; Massons Trichrome'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Some sections were stained with Massons Trichrome:<br /> <br /> * This confirmed the presence of large, multifocal areas of fibrosis within the inner third of the myocardium and extending to the endocardial surface. <br /> * Multifocally the fibrosis surrounds individual atrophied myocytes. <br /> * There is mural thickening (smooth muscle hypertrophy) of the intramyocardial arteries.<br /> <br /> ==Diagnosis==<br /> <br /> The gross post mortem findings indicated a '''severe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy''' which was confirmed on histology.<br /> <br /> The fibrosis seen is a common sequale to this type of disease. The hypertrophy in the ventricular wall limits blood supply to the inner third of myocardium. Reduced perfusion stimulates replacement of degenerate myocytes with fibrous tissue, extending into the endocardium.</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8602 2007-08-31T12:13:03Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Histopathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm[[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> <br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> The other body systems were examined.&lt;br&gt;<br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Case pic 3.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Samples were taken for histological examination (Stained with H and E):<br /> <br /> *The cardiac myocytes are multifocally widely spaced and infiltrated by streams of spindle shaped cells (fibroblasts). <br /> [[Image:Case pic 4.jpg|left|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; Massons Trichrome'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Some sections were stained with Massons Trichrome:<br /> <br /> *This confirmed the presence of large, multifocal areas of fibrosis within the inner third of the myocardium and extending to the endocardial surface. <br /> *Multifocally the fibrosis surrounds individual atrophied myocytes. <br /> *There is mural thickening (smooth muscle hypertrophy) of the intramyocardial arteries.<br /> <br /> ==Diagnosis==<br /> <br /> The gross post mortem findings indicated a '''severe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy''' which was confirmed on histology.<br /> <br /> The fibrosis seen is a common sequale to this type of disease. The hypertrophy in the ventricular wall limits blood supply to the inner third of myocardium. Reduced perfusion stimulates replacement of degenerate myocytes with fibrous tissue, extending into the endocardium.</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8600 2007-08-31T12:12:32Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Diagnosis */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm[[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> <br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> The other body systems were examined.&lt;br&gt;<br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Case pic 3.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Samples were taken for histological examination (Stained with H and E):<br /> <br /> *The cardiac myocytes are multifocally widely spaced and infiltrated by streams of spindle shaped cells (fibroblasts). <br /> [[Image:Case pic 4.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; Massons Trichrome'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Some sections were stained with Massons Trichrome:<br /> <br /> *This confirmed the presence of large, multifocal areas of fibrosis within the inner third of the myocardium and extending to the endocardial surface. <br /> *Multifocally the fibrosis surrounds individual atrophied myocytes. <br /> *There is mural thickening (smooth muscle hypertrophy) of the intramyocardial arteries.<br /> <br /> ==Diagnosis==<br /> <br /> The gross post mortem findings indicated a '''severe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy''' which was confirmed on histology.<br /> <br /> The fibrosis seen is a common sequale to this type of disease. The hypertrophy in the ventricular wall limits blood supply to the inner third of myocardium. Reduced perfusion stimulates replacement of degenerate myocytes with fibrous tissue, extending into the endocardium.</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8592 2007-08-31T12:08:22Z

<p>Kjr35: </p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm[[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> <br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> The other body systems were examined.&lt;br&gt;<br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Case pic 3.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Samples were taken for histological examination (Stained with H and E):<br /> <br /> *The cardiac myocytes are multifocally widely spaced and infiltrated by streams of spindle shaped cells (fibroblasts). <br /> [[Image:Case pic 4.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; Massons Trichrome'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Some sections were stained with Massons Trichrome:<br /> <br /> *This confirmed the presence of large, multifocal areas of fibrosis within the inner third of the myocardium and extending to the endocardial surface. <br /> *Multifocally the fibrosis surrounds individual atrophied myocytes. <br /> *There is mural thickening (smooth muscle hypertrophy) of the intramyocardial arteries.<br /> <br /> ==Diagnosis==</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8591 2007-08-31T12:07:51Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Histopathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm[[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> <br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> The other body systems were examined.&lt;br&gt;<br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Case pic 3.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Samples were taken for histological examination (Stained with H and E):<br /> <br /> *The cardiac myocytes are multifocally widely spaced and infiltrated by streams of spindle shaped cells (fibroblasts). <br /> [[Image:Case pic 4.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; Massons Trichrome'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Some sections were stained with Massons Trichrome:<br /> <br /> *This confirmed the presence of large, multifocal areas of fibrosis within the inner third of the myocardium and extending to the endocardial surface. <br /> *Multifocally the fibrosis surrounds individual atrophied myocytes. <br /> *There is mural thickening (smooth muscle hypertrophy) of the intramyocardial arteries.</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8590 2007-08-31T12:07:35Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Histopathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm[[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> <br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> The other body systems were examined.&lt;br&gt;<br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Case pic 3.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Samples were taken for histological examination (Stained with H and E):<br /> <br /> *The cardiac myocytes are multifocally widely spaced and infiltrated by streams of spindle shaped cells (fibroblasts). <br /> <br /> Some sections were stained with Massons Trichrome:<br /> [[Image:Case pic 4.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; Massons Trichrome'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> *This confirmed the presence of large, multifocal areas of fibrosis within the inner third of the myocardium and extending to the endocardial surface. <br /> *Multifocally the fibrosis surrounds individual atrophied myocytes. <br /> *There is mural thickening (smooth muscle hypertrophy) of the intramyocardial arteries.</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8589 2007-08-31T12:07:16Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Gross Pathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm[[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> <br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> The other body systems were examined.&lt;br&gt;<br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Case pic 3.jpg|left|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Samples were taken for histological examination (Stained with H and E):<br /> <br /> *The cardiac myocytes are multifocally widely spaced and infiltrated by streams of spindle shaped cells (fibroblasts). <br /> <br /> Some sections were stained with Massons Trichrome:<br /> [[Image:Case pic 4.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; Massons Trichrome'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> *This confirmed the presence of large, multifocal areas of fibrosis within the inner third of the myocardium and extending to the endocardial surface. <br /> *Multifocally the fibrosis surrounds individual atrophied myocytes. <br /> *There is mural thickening (smooth muscle hypertrophy) of the intramyocardial arteries.</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8588 2007-08-31T12:06:56Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Gross Pathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm[[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> <br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> The other body systems were examined.&lt;br&gt;<br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Case pic 3.jpg|left|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Samples were taken for histological examination (Stained with H and E):<br /> <br /> *The cardiac myocytes are multifocally widely spaced and infiltrated by streams of spindle shaped cells (fibroblasts). <br /> <br /> Some sections were stained with Massons Trichrome:<br /> [[Image:Case pic 4.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; Massons Trichrome'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> *This confirmed the presence of large, multifocal areas of fibrosis within the inner third of the myocardium and extending to the endocardial surface. <br /> *Multifocally the fibrosis surrounds individual atrophied myocytes. <br /> *There is mural thickening (smooth muscle hypertrophy) of the intramyocardial arteries.</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8587 2007-08-31T12:06:34Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Gross Pathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]**Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> <br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> The other body systems were examined.&lt;br&gt;<br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Case pic 3.jpg|left|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Samples were taken for histological examination (Stained with H and E):<br /> <br /> *The cardiac myocytes are multifocally widely spaced and infiltrated by streams of spindle shaped cells (fibroblasts). <br /> <br /> Some sections were stained with Massons Trichrome:<br /> [[Image:Case pic 4.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; Massons Trichrome'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> *This confirmed the presence of large, multifocal areas of fibrosis within the inner third of the myocardium and extending to the endocardial surface. <br /> *Multifocally the fibrosis surrounds individual atrophied myocytes. <br /> *There is mural thickening (smooth muscle hypertrophy) of the intramyocardial arteries.</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8586 2007-08-31T12:06:15Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Gross Pathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> <br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> The other body systems were examined.&lt;br&gt;<br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Case pic 3.jpg|left|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Samples were taken for histological examination (Stained with H and E):<br /> <br /> *The cardiac myocytes are multifocally widely spaced and infiltrated by streams of spindle shaped cells (fibroblasts). <br /> <br /> Some sections were stained with Massons Trichrome:<br /> [[Image:Case pic 4.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; Massons Trichrome'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> *This confirmed the presence of large, multifocal areas of fibrosis within the inner third of the myocardium and extending to the endocardial surface. <br /> *Multifocally the fibrosis surrounds individual atrophied myocytes. <br /> *There is mural thickening (smooth muscle hypertrophy) of the intramyocardial arteries.</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8585 2007-08-31T12:05:33Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Gross Pathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> The other body systems were examined.<br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Case pic 3.jpg|left|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Samples were taken for histological examination (Stained with H and E):<br /> <br /> *The cardiac myocytes are multifocally widely spaced and infiltrated by streams of spindle shaped cells (fibroblasts). <br /> <br /> Some sections were stained with Massons Trichrome:<br /> [[Image:Case pic 4.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; Massons Trichrome'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> *This confirmed the presence of large, multifocal areas of fibrosis within the inner third of the myocardium and extending to the endocardial surface. <br /> *Multifocally the fibrosis surrounds individual atrophied myocytes. <br /> *There is mural thickening (smooth muscle hypertrophy) of the intramyocardial arteries.</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=File:Case_pic_4.jpg&diff=8584 2007-08-31T12:04:35Z

<p>Kjr35: </p> <hr /> <div></div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8581 2007-08-31T12:04:00Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Histopathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Case pic 3.jpg|left|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Samples were taken for histological examination (Stained with H and E):<br /> <br /> *The cardiac myocytes are multifocally widely spaced and infiltrated by streams of spindle shaped cells (fibroblasts). <br /> <br /> Some sections were stained with Massons Trichrome:<br /> [[Image:Case pic 4.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; Massons Trichrome'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> *This confirmed the presence of large, multifocal areas of fibrosis within the inner third of the myocardium and extending to the endocardial surface. <br /> *Multifocally the fibrosis surrounds individual atrophied myocytes. <br /> *There is mural thickening (smooth muscle hypertrophy) of the intramyocardial arteries.</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8578 2007-08-31T12:02:57Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Histopathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Case pic 3.jpg|left|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Samples were taken for histological examination (Stained with H and E):<br /> <br /> *The cardiac myocytes are multifocally widely spaced and infiltrated by streams of spindle shaped cells (fibroblasts). <br /> <br /> Some sections were stained with Massons Trichrome:<br /> <br /> *This confirmed the presence of large, multifocal areas of fibrosis within the inner third of the myocardium and extending to the endocardial surface. <br /> *Multifocally the fibrosis surrounds individual atrophied myocytes. <br /> *There is mural thickening (smooth muscle hypertrophy) of the intramyocardial arteries.</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=File:Case_pic_3.jpg&diff=8575 2007-08-31T12:00:29Z

<p>Kjr35: </p> <hr /> <div></div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8573 2007-08-31T11:58:50Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Histopathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Case pic 3.jpg|left|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Histology; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy'''. Courtesy of K. Hughes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> <br /> The cardiac myocytes are multifocally widely spaced and infiltrated by streams of spindle shaped cells (fibroblasts). Staining with Massons Trichrome confirms the presence of large, multifocal areas of fibrosis within the inner third of the myocardium and extending to the endocardial surface. Multifocally the fibrosis surrounds individual atrophied myocytes. There is mural thickening (smooth muscle hypertrophy) of the intramyocardial arteries.</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8569 2007-08-31T11:56:25Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Gross Pathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8568 2007-08-31T11:55:55Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Gross Pathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8566 2007-08-31T11:55:09Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Gross Pathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8565 2007-08-31T11:54:44Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Gross Pathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8563 2007-08-31T11:53:11Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Gross Pathology */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> <br /> The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:<br /> <br /> '''Cardiovascular system''':<br /> <br /> *Heart has a ''globoid'' shape<br /> *Ventricular wall measurements:<br /> **Interventricular septum; 12mm<br /> **Right ventricular wall; 3mm<br /> **Left ventricular wall; 10mm<br /> *Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact<br /> <br /> No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.<br /> <br /> No further abnormalities were found.<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==</div>

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<p>Kjr35: </p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8558 2007-08-31T11:47:37Z

<p>Kjr35: /* History */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> *Fully vaccinated<br /> *Sudden death at home<br /> *No other clinical abnormalities<br /> <br /> ==Clinical examination==<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==</div>

Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Case_1&diff=8557 2007-08-31T11:46:37Z

<p>Kjr35: /* Signalment */</p> <hr /> <div>==Signalment==<br /> <br /> *7 year old<br /> *Male neutered<br /> *Domestic short haired cat<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> ==Clinical examination==<br /> <br /> ==Imaging==<br /> <br /> ==Haematology/Biochemistry==<br /> <br /> ==Gross Pathology==<br /> <br /> ==Histopathology==</div>

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Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Bacillus_anthracis&diff=8553 2007-08-31T11:42:00Z

<p>Kjr35: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:human anthrax.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Anthrax (human)'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> * Causes severe systemic disease that can result in [[Intestines - Fibrinous/ Haemorrhagic Enteritis#Bacterial septicaemia and enteritis|enteritis]].<br /> *[[Peritoneal cavity - inflammatory#In pigs|peritonitis in pigs]]</div>

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Kjr35 https://en.wikivet.net/index.php?title=Dirofilaria_immitis&diff=8513 2007-08-31T11:17:07Z

<p>Kjr35: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:dirofilariasis.jpg|left|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Dirofilariasis'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> [[Image:dirofilariasis 2.jpg|left|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Dirofilariasis'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]</div>

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<p>Kjr35: New page: &lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Dirofilariasis'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt; [[Image:dirofilariasis 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;...</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:dirofilariasis.jpg|left|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Dirofilariasis'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]<br /> <br /> [[Image:dirofilariasis 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|&lt;small&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''Dirofilariasis'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/small&gt;]]</div>

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