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tissue_organ_import: 
esophagus
Morphologic diagnosis: 
Esophagus (mucosa): Multifocal hyperplasia.
Clinical description: 
In the wet, or diphtheritic form of Avian Pox, mucous membranes may become affected. This image of the esophagus shows many white pinpoint nodules on the mucosa.
Pathologic description: 
The proximal esophagus has been opened to reveal the mucosal surface. The mucosa is covered by numerous, small, raised, well-demarcated pale tan masses. These masses are scattered randomly along the mucosal surface.
Record number: 
10376
Case number: 
Unknown
Age: 
Unknown
Breed: 
Unknown
Clinical form: 
Acute
Infection type: 
Unknown
Zootechnical purpose: 
Broiler - chicken
Housing/mgmnt type: 
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Priority: 
1
Etiology: 
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