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KMID : 1094020080250040303
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics
2008 Volume.25 No. 4 p.303 ~ p.306
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Adult Dirofilaria immitis in the Aorta of a Dog
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Wang Ji-Hwan
Choi Ho-Jung
Lee Young-Won
Park Ki-Tae
Yeon Seong-Chan
Lee Hyo-Jong
Lee Hee-Chun
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Dirofilaria immitis, dog, left atrium, aorta, right renal artery
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