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Also known as: '''''Pancreolithiasis | Also known as: '''''Pancreolithiasis | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
| − | '''Pancreolithiasis''' occurs uncommonly in cattle and very rarely in other species. The | + | '''Pancreolithiasis''' occurs uncommonly in cattle and very rarely in other species. The caculi are usually carbonates or phosphates of calicium and magnesium, 4-5mm in size and of no pathological importance. Usually an incidental finding at post mortem examination. |
==Signalment== | ==Signalment== | ||
Older cattle are more commonly affected. | Older cattle are more commonly affected. | ||
| − | May be a consequence of inflammation caused by [[Fasciolosis|flukes]] | + | May be a consequence of inflammation caused by [[Fasciolosis|flukes]] |
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| + | [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?it=any&q2=pancrea*+calcul*&q1=Pancreolithiasis&calendarInput=yyyy-mm-dd&occuring1=title&show=all&rowId=1&rowId=2&rowId=3&options1=AND&options2=OR&options3=AND&occuring3=freetext&occuring2=title&publishedend=yyyy&la=any&publishedstart=yyyy&fq=sc%3A%22ve%22&y=8&x=43 Pancreolithiasis publications] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 15:01, 6 May 2011
Also known as: Pancreolithiasis
Introduction
Pancreolithiasis occurs uncommonly in cattle and very rarely in other species. The caculi are usually carbonates or phosphates of calicium and magnesium, 4-5mm in size and of no pathological importance. Usually an incidental finding at post mortem examination.
Signalment
Older cattle are more commonly affected. May be a consequence of inflammation caused by flukes
Literature Search
Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
Pancreolithiasis publications
References
- Blood, D.C. and Studdert, V. P. (1999) Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary (2nd Edition) Elsevier Science
- Jones, T.C, Hunt, R.D, King, N.W. (1997) Veterinary Pathology (Sixth Edition) Wiley-Blackwell
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