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Kidney Pigmentations - Pathology (view source)
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==Pigmentations==
==Pigmentations==
Discolouration of the kidney has several possible causes and can be the result of either a serious or insignificant pathology.
Discolouration of the kidney has several possible causes and can be the result of either a serious or insignificant pathology.
*Melanin deposits can occur in the pelvis or parenchyma in pigmented breeds of all species. They are of no pathological significance.
*Melanin deposits can occur in the pelvis or parenchyma in pigmented breeds of all species. They are of no pathological significance.
*Radial dark brown lines in the cortex can occur in lipofuscinosis.
*Radial dark brown lines in the cortex can occur in lipofuscinosis.
*Icterus due to hepatic failure can result in a green/yellow discolouration of the kidneys.
*[[Icterus]] due to hepatic failure can result in a green/yellow discolouration of the kidneys.
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