Intrahepatic biliary cysts in deer.
The gross and histological appearances of intrahepatic cysts in red and roe deer are described. It is suggested that the structures arise as anomalous developments of the biliary tree. Although not of clinical significance, these cysts may pose a problem at meat inspection.
MAFF, Lasswade Veterinary Laboratory, Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland, U.K.
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D000818:Animals; D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D003560:Cysts / Q000473:pathology*; D003670:Deer; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology