Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Alzheimer type II astrocytes in the brains of pigs with salt poisoning (water deprivation/intoxication).
- Journal:
- Australian veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Finnie, J W et al.
- Affiliation:
- Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science · Australia
Abstract
The finding of Alzheimer type II astrocytes, in addition to the pathognomonic combination of laminar cerebrocortical necrosis and eosinophil infiltration, in the brains of pigs is reported for the first time in cases of indirect salt poisoning following water deprivation.
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