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'''A six-year-old female spayed DSH cat presented for chronic weight loss and a recent history of vomiting and severe lethargy. Physical examination revealed pale, icteric mucous membranes. The temperature was 38°C (100.4°F) and pulse and respiration rates were slightly increased. Abdominal palpation and radiographs revealed diffuse hepatomegaly. Examination of a peripheral blood smear indicated RBC shape abnormalities including severe acanthocytosis. Abnormal biochemistry values were: AST = 150 U/l (ref. = 2–36 U/l); ALT = 350 U/l (ref. = 6–80 U/l); ALP = 135 U/l (ref. = 2–43 U/l); bilirubin = 68 μmol/l (ref. = 0–3.4 μmol/l). An FNA of the liver was obtained and a smear made (29a) (Wright–Giemsa, ×25).'''
'''A six-year-old female spayed DSH cat presented for chronic weight loss and a recent history of vomiting and severe lethargy. Physical examination revealed pale, icteric mucous membranes. The temperature was 38°C (100.4°F) and pulse and respiration rates were slightly increased. Abdominal palpation and radiographs revealed diffuse hepatomegaly. Examination of a peripheral blood smear indicated RBC shape abnormalities including severe acanthocytosis. Abnormal biochemistry values were: AST = 150 U/l (ref. = 2–36 U/l); ALT = 350 U/l (ref. = 6–80 U/l); ALP = 135 U/l (ref. = 2–43 U/l); bilirubin = 68 μmol/l (ref. = 0–3.4 μmol/l). An FNA of the liver was obtained and a smear made (Wright–Giemsa, ×25).'''
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Because these cats are already ill and stressed, extreme care must be taken not to cause further stress by force-feeding.<br><br>
Because these cats are already ill and stressed, extreme care must be taken not to cause further stress by force-feeding.<br><br>
Note: An additional photomicrograph is included here for comparison (29b) (Wright–Giemsa, ×100 oil). The multiple small, crisply defined cytoplasmic vacuoles within hepatocytes are characteristic of this condition.
Note: An additional photomicrograph is included here for comparison (29b) (Wright–Giemsa, ×100 oil). The multiple small, crisply defined cytoplasmic vacuoles within hepatocytes are characteristic of this condition.
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