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AE-038A.jpg

tissue_organ_import: 
brain, cerebellum
Morphologic diagnosis: 
Embryo: Cerebellar herniation with edema
Clinical description: 
Avian encephalomyelitis virus primarily affects the central nervous system. However, chicks exhibiting neurologic signs, typically do not have gross lesions visible on necropsy.
Pathologic description: 
The normal embryo is at the bottom of the image, with the abnormal embryo at the top. The cerebellum of the abnormal embryo has herniated out of the Foramen Magnum and is extensively swollen, glistening, and wet.
Record number: 
7282
Case number: 
Unknown
Clinical form: 
Unknown
Infection type: 
Unknown
Housing/mgmnt type: 
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Priority: 
1
Rights: 
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Image source URL: 
http://cidc.library.cornell.edu/vet_avian/images/AE Adjusted/AE-038A.jpg
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