Metastatic calcification and nephrosclerosis in an adult sloth (Choloepus hoffmani)

Authors

  • Roberto W. I. Olivares Servicio de Patología Diagnóstica LAPAVET-ESFA. Cátedra de Patología e Histología, Escuela de Medicina y Cirugía Veterinaria San Francisco de Asís, Universidad Veritas. Vázquez de Coronado, San José, Costa Rica Author
  • Andrés Saenz Brautigäm Servicio de Patología Diagnóstica LAPAVET-ESFA. Cátedra de Patología e Histología, Escuela de Medicina y Cirugía Veterinaria San Francisco de Asís, Universidad Veritas. Vázquez de Coronado, San José, Costa Rica Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24070/bjvp.1983-0246.v15i3p176-180

Abstract

Multiple fragments of various organs from the necropsy of an adult sloth (Choloepus hoffmani) were received. The animal, prior to its death, had presented decay and poor general body condition, which is why it was euthanized.

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Published

2022-11-30

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 3 (2022): BJVP

Section

Diagnostic Exercises

How to Cite

Olivares, R. W. I., & Brautigäm, A. S. (2022). Metastatic calcification and nephrosclerosis in an adult sloth (Choloepus hoffmani). Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology, 15(3), 176-180. https://doi.org/10.24070/bjvp.1983-0246.v15i3p176-180