Alzheimer type II astrocytes in the brains of pigs with salt poisoning (water deprivation/intoxication).
The finding of Alzheimer type II astrocytes, in addition to the pathognomonic combination of laminar cerebrocortical necrosis and eosinophil infiltration, in the brains of pigs is reported for the first time in cases of indirect salt poisoning following water deprivation.
Finnie
J W
JW
Veterinary Services Division, Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science, Rundle Mall, Adelaide 5000, South Australia, Australia. john.finnie@health.sa.gov.au
Blumbergs
P C
PC
Williamson
M M
MM
D000818:Animals; D001253:Astrocytes / Q000166:cytology*; D001921:Brain / Q000166:cytology* / Q000473:pathology; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000506:poisoning*; D013552:Swine; D013553:Swine Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D014868:Water Deprivation
D012965:Sodium Chloride