scholarly journals Salmonella Osteomyelitis in a Rhesus Monkey

1986 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Klumpp ◽  
D. S. Weaver ◽  
C. P. Jerome ◽  
M. P. Jokinen
Keyword(s):  
Rhesus Monkey ◽  
Polychlorinated Biphenyl ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Pathologic Fracture ◽  
Left Femur ◽  
Macaca Mulatto ◽  
Severity Of The Disease ◽  
The Right ◽  
Male Rhesus ◽  
Salmonella Osteomyelitis

An adult male rhesus monkey ( Macaca mulatto) developed clinical signs of severe osteomyelitis of the left femur 42 days after onset of enteritis. Salmonella sp. were cultured from feces, blood, and femoral lesions. Response to antibiotic therapy was poor, and the animal was euthanized. The left femur, with pathologic fracture and involucrum, and the right femur, tibia and fibula were most severely affected. Additionally hepatic microgranulomas, mild tubulointcrstitial nephritis, medullary histiocytosis and erythrophagocytosisin the lymph nodes, and a mild colitis were diagnosed microscopically. The severity of the disease and serum electrophoresis findings were suggestive of lowered resistance to the organism, possibly due to anemia or polychlorinated biphenyl toxicosis.

Testosterone and the Control of Gonadotropin Secretion in the Male Rhesus Monkey (Macaca mulatto)*

Endocrinology ◽  
1978 ◽  
Vol 103 (2) ◽  
pp. 535-541 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. M. PLANT ◽  
D. L. HESS ◽  
J. HOTCHKISS ◽  
E. KNOBIL
Keyword(s):  
Rhesus Monkey ◽  
Gonadotropin Secretion ◽  
Macaca Mulatto ◽  
Male Rhesus

scholarly journals Treatment of a patient with multiple myeloma of the femur

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 265-269
Author(s):  
K.V. Shevyrev ◽  
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V.P. Voloshin ◽  
D.A. Shavyrin ◽  
T.A. Mitina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Bone Destruction ◽  
Pathologic Fracture ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Left Femur ◽  
Multiple Myeloma Patient ◽  
Early Weight Bearing ◽  
Pathologic Fractures ◽  
The Right ◽  
Im Nailing

Introduction Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant tumor that causes widespread bone damage. The bone is involved in 90 % of MM patients, and 60% of patients develop pathologic fractures. Material and methods We report a case of combined surgical treatment and chemotherapy of a multiple myeloma patient who sustained a pathological diaphyseal fracture of the left femur and later presented with a lytic myeloma lesion in the right femur. Closed reduction and interlocking intramedullary (IM) nailing of the left femur was performed for the patient who was diagnosed with bone destruction in the shaft of the right femur a few months later. The right femur was fixed with interlocking IM nail for prophylaxis. Results The left femur consolidated at 6 months. The patient had no pain in the right femur, and enlargement in the bone destruction was not seen in the femur. The patient could ambulate with a cane with signs of deforming arthritis in the adjacent joints of the lower limbs. Discussion Three common surgical approaches used for bone tumors being complicated or not complicated by a pathologic fracture include nailing/plating, bone replacement and joint arthroplasty. Bone tumor replacement with oncological endoprostheses can be produced in specialized oncological orthopaedic units and is not available with regular trauma and orthopaedic services for different reasons. The operating orthopedic surgeon is to choose the appropriate implant to address the tumor involvement. Conclusion Interlocking IM nailing can be the method of choice for a pathologic fracture or for prophylactic bone fixation with appropriate indications identified with the Mirels's scoring system. Intramedullary nailing offers the advantage of minimally invasive stability for the operated limb and early weight-bearing in contrast to plate fixation treatment for fractures and prophylactic plating.

scholarly journals Naturally occurring melioidosis in a colonized rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta)

1986 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. E. Fritz ◽  
J. G. Miller ◽  
M. Slayter ◽  
T. J. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Rhesus Monkey ◽  
Macaca Mulatta ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Thoracic Vertebrae ◽  
Research Facility ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Pelvic Limb ◽  
Pseudomonas Pseudomallei ◽  
Thoracic Lesion ◽  
Male Rhesus

An aged wild-caught male rhesus monkey ( Macaca mulatta), maintained in a research facility for 10 years, developed bilateral pelvic limb paralysis without other signs of disease. Unresponsive to therapy, the monkey was killed and necropsied. Chronic inflammation with osteolysis of thoracic vertebrae 10-13 was observed. Pseudomonas pseudomallei was cultured and identified from cerebrospinal fluid obtained at the site of the thoracic lesion. This Gram-negative bacterium can cause infection in animals and man and may remain latent for years before the appearance of clinical signs.

scholarly journals Clinical Outcome and Echocardiographic Evaluation of Inferior Myocardial Infarction with Right Ventricular Involvement

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
B Guha ◽  
AAS Majumder ◽  
MNA Chowdhury ◽  
MM Hossain ◽  
AK Mandal
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Right Ventricular ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Inferior Wall ◽  
Right Ventricular Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Ventricular Infarction ◽  
Severity Of The Disease ◽  
The Right

Background : Acute right ventricular myocardial infarction complicates inferior wall myocardial infarction with an incidence of 14-84%. ECG is the cornerstone in initial diagnosis as it is cost effective and done easily. Echocardiographic analysis of the right ventricular involvement can shed light on the severity of the disease. Hence we aimed to study right ventricular infarction in acute inferior wall myocardial infarction using right precordial lead as well as echocardiography. Methods: Present study is based on the analysis of 100 patients admitted to Coronary care unit of the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Hospital during July 2010 to June 2011, with acute inferior wall myocardial infarction. 12 lead ECG with thorough physical examination was done along with right precordial mapping. ST ³ 1mm in V4R was initial diagnostic of right ventricular involvement followed by echocardiographic assessment of RV and LV within 24 hours. Results: A total of 50 patients showed right ventricular involvement with V4R being the sensitive lead. Echocardiography showed mean RVEF of patients with 29.5 % ± 9.5 in comparison of 44.9%±12.2 without right ventricular involvement. Right ventricular involvement presented with bradycardia (40%) and hypotension, 80% Kussmaul’s sign, 14% with complete heart block. Mortality in right ventricular involvement was 6 times higher than without right ventricular involvement (12 %). Conclusion: Clinical signs and symptomatology are not fully diagnostic of RVI in inferior wall acute MI. ECG can diagnose (using right precordial mapping) this condition very early. Echocardiography help to assess the right ventricular function high-risk groups for aggressive management like primary PCI. Early diagnosis will help in careful monitoring and management of such cases. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cardio.v4i2.10457 Cardiovasc. j. 2012; 4(2): 132-138

Acute abdomen in pregnancy: a retrospective study of pregnant patients hospitalised for abdominal pain

2020 ◽  
Vol 99 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-135
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Diagnostic Process ◽  
Abdominal Emergency ◽  
Lower Abdominal Quadrant ◽  
Abdominal Emergencies ◽  
The Right ◽  
Abdominal Quadrant ◽  
In Pregnancy

Introduction: Abdominal emergencies occur in pregnant women with the rate of 1:500−635 pregnancies. Such conditions usually develop from full health and worsen rapidly. Symptoms are often similar to those in physiological pregnancy (abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation). The diagnostic process is thus difficult and both the mother and her child are at risk. Our aim was to evaluate the frequency of abdominal emergencies in the Department of Surgery, University Hospital in Pilsen and to consider their impact on pregnancy and on the newborn. Methods: We acquired a set of patients by retrograde collection of data. We searched for pregnant patients suspected of developing an abdominal emergency admitted to the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Pilsen between 2004 and 2015. We evaluated a number of clinical signs to statistically describe the set. Results: The set included 121 patients; 42 of the patients underwent a surgical procedure and 79 received conservative treatment. 38 patients underwent appendectomy; 6 appendixes were with no pathologies. McBurney’s incision was an approach of choice in most cases. The most frequent symptom was pain in the right lower abdominal quadrant. The foetus has been lost in none of the cases. Conclusion: Acute appendicitis was the most frequent abdominal emergency in our set and also the most frequent reason for surgical intervention. The most specific sign was pain in the right lower abdominal quadrant. No impact of appendicitis or appendectomy on the health of the newborn has been observed. Even though abdominal emergencies in pregnancy are relatively rare, the results of the department are very good.

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