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CHLAM-019A.jpg

tissue_organ_import: 
liver
Morphologic diagnosis: 
Liver: Severe hepatomegaly and congestion.
Clinical description: 
In *Chlamydophila psittaci*, the liver may be enlarged, discolored, and congested, as seen on the liver on the left. A normal liver is shown on the right for comparison.
Pathologic description: 
Livers from two different birds are represented in this picture. The liver on the right is normal. The liver on the left is markedly enlarged, has blunted edges, and is dark red.
Record number: 
7404
Case number: 
Unknown
Clinical form: 
Unknown
Infection type: 
Unknown
Housing/mgmnt type: 
Select One
Priority: 
1
Image source URL: 
http://cidc.library.cornell.edu/vet_avian/images/Chlam-Adjusted/CHLAM-019A.jpg
Tissues and organs: 
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