Siliceous pneumoconiosis in two dogs.
A siliceous pneumoconiosis was detected in two dogs by light microscopical, transmission electron microscopical and elemental analysis methods. Aluminium and silicon were the predominant elements and were present in macrophages associated with airways and vessels. The significance and origin of the deposits are discussed.
Canfield
P J
PJ
Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Rothwell
T L
TL
Papadimitriou
J M
JM
Moore
J D
JD
D000535:Aluminum / Q000032:analysis; D000818:Animals; D003460:Crystallization; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D004285:Dogs; D004577:Electron Probe Microanalysis; D005260:Female; D008168:Lung / Q000032:analysis / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008264:Macrophages / Q000032:analysis / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D012825:Silicon / Q000032:analysis; D012829:Silicosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*
D000535:Aluminum; D012825:Silicon