Submitted by admin on Sat, 09/20/2008 - 21:10
tissue_organ_import:
embryo
Morphologic diagnosis:
Embryo: Stunting with limb malformation (muscular dystrophy)
Clinical description:
One diagnostic method for avian encephalomyelitis is the yolk sac inoculation of 5-7 day old chicken embryos. In positive cases, typical lesions may include muscular dystrophy and rigid legs.
Pathologic description:
The embryo on the left is a normal control embryo and the embryo on the right is abnormal. The abnormal chick is stunted and the limbs and the toes are rigidly extended. These changes are due to viral-induced muscular dystrophy.
Record number:
7279
Case number:
Unknown
Clinical form:
Unknown
Infection type:
Unknown
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Priority:
1
Rights:
© Cornell University
Image source URL:
http://cidc.library.cornell.edu/vet_avian/images/AE Adjusted/AE-035A.jpg
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