Gastric pneumatosis with associated eosinophilic gastritis in four black and white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata variegata)
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Date Issued
2013Journal
Journal of Zoo and Wildlife MedicineVolume
44Issue
1Start page
79End page
86
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https://doi.org/10.1638/1042-7260-44.1.79Abstract
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) with associated eosinophilic inflammation was documented in the gastric tissues of four black and white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata variegata). Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is an uncommon disease described in humans and characterized by multilocular gas-filled cystic spaces located within the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. These cystic spaces can occur in any location along the gastrointestinal tract as well as within the associated connective and lymphatic tissues…Type
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Copyright 2013 by American Association of Zoo Veterinariansae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1638/1042-7260-44.1.79
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