Journal of Veterinary Clinics (한국임상수의학회지)

The Korean Society of Veterinary Clinics (한국임상수의학회)
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Adult Dirofilaria immitis in the Aorta of a Dog

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  • Wang, Ji-Hwan (Research Institute of Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Choi, Ho-Jung (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Lee, Young-Won (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Park, Ki-Tae (Research Institute of Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Yeon, Seong-Chan (Research Institute of Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Lee, Hyo-Jong (Research Institute of Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Lee, Hee-Chun (Research Institute of Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University)
  • 왕지환 (경상대학교 생명과학연구원) ;
  • 최호정 (충남대학교 수의과대학) ;
  • 이영원 (충남대학교 수의과대학) ;
  • 박기태 (경상대학교 생명과학연구원) ;
  • 연성찬 (경상대학교 생명과학연구원) ;
  • 이효종 (경상대학교 생명과학연구원) ;
  • 이희천 (경상대학교 생명과학연구원)
  • Published : 2008.08.31
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Abstract

Unknown age, spayed female mixed dog was presented with a severe lethargy. Radiography, ultrasonography, and blood screen test were performed to make a diagnosis. There were no specific radiographic findings. On the ultrasonography, small amount of ascites was found around gallbladder and hepatic vein was dilated approximately 6.1 mm. Blood screen test revealed a severe anemia. Result of heartworm ELISA kit was positive. At necropsy, parasites were in the left atrium, right ventricles, aorta, pulmonary artery, right renal artery.

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