Polyarteritis nodosa in a sow.
A case of polyarteritis nodosa in a sow is described. Microscopic lesions of the disease were observed in the kidneys, heart, gastrointestinal tract, meninges, lungs and liver. Pathology records at 2 veterinary schools were reviewed; in one the disease was diagnosed mainly in female pigs.
D000818:Animals; D004064:Digestive System / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology; D009206:Myocardium / Q000473:pathology; D010488:Polyarteritis Nodosa / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D013552:Swine; D013553:Swine Diseases / Q000473:pathology*