Gallstones in slender lorises (Loris tardigradus).
A total of 32 slender lorises (Loris tardigradus) kept in captivity were investigated postmortem. In five adult lorises (4 females, 1 male), the gallbladder contained either one gallstone or multiple gallstones. Except for one 5-yr-old female, the affected individuals were between 11 and 13 yr of age. All of the gallstones consisted of 100% cholesterol. Besides other predisposing factors such as species, sex, increasing age, and diabetes mellitus, nutrition may play a major role in the occurrence of these gallstones.
Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, Paul-Ehrlich-Str. 51 59, 63225 Langen, Germany. Roland.Plesker@Pei.de
Roland
R
Plesker
Helga
H
Schulze
Annette
A
Schuhmacher
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000473:pathology; D042882:Gallstones / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008142:Lorisidae; D008297:Male