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CHOLELITHIASIS IN CAPTIVE MOUNTAIN CHICKEN FROGS (LEPTODACTYLUS FALLAX): DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING AND HISTOPATHOLOGICAL FEATURES.
Martinez, Sara Goñi; Spiro, Simon; Guthrie, Amanda; Barbon, Alberto Rodriguez; Lopez, Javier; Stidworthy, Mark F; Denk, Daniela; Jenkins, Hannah; Strike, Taina.
Afiliación
  • Martinez SG; Zoological Society of London, Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY, United Kingdom.
  • Spiro S; Royal Veterinary College, University of London, London NW1 0TU, United Kingdom.
  • Guthrie A; Zoological Society of London, Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY, United Kingdom.
  • Barbon AR; Zoological Society of London, Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY, United Kingdom.
  • Lopez J; Jersey Zoo, Les Augres Manor, La Profonde Rue, Trinity, Jersey JE3 5BP, United Kingdom.
  • Stidworthy MF; Chester Zoo, Chester, CH2 1LH, United Kingdom.
  • Denk D; International Zoo Veterinary Group Pathology, Station House, Keighley BD21 4NQ, United Kingdom.
  • Jenkins H; International Zoo Veterinary Group Pathology, Station House, Keighley BD21 4NQ, United Kingdom.
  • Strike T; Zoological Society of London, Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY, United Kingdom.
J Zoo Wildl Med ; 53(1): 19-30, 2022 Mar.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35339146
The mountain chicken frog (Leptodactylus fallax) is a critically endangered species highly reliant on ex situ conservation programs. In captivity, cholelithiasis has been reported during clinical examinations using diagnostic imaging and observed during postmortem examinations. Some individuals have presented with nonspecific clinical signs potentially associated with this condition, but little is known about its clinical relevance. A retrospective evaluation of ultrasonographic (n = 139) and radiographic (n = 156) images and histopathology samples (n = 32) obtained between 2014 and 2020 from 133 individuals was performed. An ultrasound scoring system was developed to evaluate changes in the gallbladder, with 38% (53/139) of the images showing abnormal contents. Gallbladder distension appeared associated with these findings (generalized estimating equation model, P < 0.001). In contrast, radiography proved to have low overall sensitivity (48%) when compared to ultrasonography for identifying abnormal gallbladder contents. A weak level of agreement (Cohen's kappa = 0.535) was observed between the imaging modalities. Histologically, cholecystitis was present in 86% (12/14) of the individuals, thickening of the gallbladder wall in 71% (10/14), and intrahepatic cholangitis in 90% (18/20). There was no evidence of cholestasis in any of the affected individuals. A significant difference was observed in the hepatic melanomacrophage density between animals with and without cholelithiasis (Welch two-sample t test, P < 0.001). This study provides an overview on the use of diagnostic imaging modalities to evaluate cholelithiasis and proposes a convenient ultrasound score to standardize monitoring of the condition in L. fallax. It is also the first systematic review of histopathological changes associated with cholelithiasis in this species.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Colelitiasis Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Animals Idioma: En Revista: J Zoo Wildl Med Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA VETERINARIA Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Reino Unido Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Colelitiasis Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Animals Idioma: En Revista: J Zoo Wildl Med Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA VETERINARIA Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Reino Unido Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos