23/05/2013
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Ovine
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Congenital cystic hepatic degeneration in a lamb
When sectioned the liver parenchyma showed multiple irregular ductal dilatations (cholangiectasy) and cystic cavities filled with greenish liquid.
Histopathological examination revealed a widespread proliferation of irregular cavities lined by ductal biliary epithelium and associated with also widespread intense interstitial fibrosis. Liver parenchyma was observed in a small proportion but it had a normal appearance.
The lesion was classified as congenital hepatic cystic degeneration . Diagnosis of neoplasia or parasitic cysts was ruled out.
Enlarged liver of pale coloration.
when sectioned it showed multiple cystic cavities filled with greenish liquid.
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Comment from Veterinary pathology group in LinkedIn:
This sounds like a ductal plate malformation to me
By Danielle Brown