Systemic amyloidosis in a Cocker spaniel

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by local clinician the patient had had a flu-like illness three weeks before submission of the sample, had a feverof 40.9oC, and had mild hepatomegaly. This dog had also history of weight los, vomiting, anorexia, dehydration,lethargy, ascites, polyuria and polydipsia. A blood smear showed non-regenerative anemia. Thoracic radiograph showedirregular shadowing in the left mid-zone. Serum biochemical results showed a hypercalcemia, azotemia,hypercholesterolemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypoalbuminemia, and metabolic acidosis. Results of urinalysis showedproteinuria, slightly acidic with isosthenuria. Histopatholo tions revealed amyloid depositsin multiple sites including kidneys, liver and spleen.

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