Tumor neuroendócrino em coração de cão / Neuroendocrine tumor involving the heart of a dog

Background: Neuroendocrine tumors are epithelial tumors with predominant neuroendocrine differentiation. Ectopic thyroid carcinoma develops in the ectopic thyroid parenchyma, in the anterior mediastinum, being an important differential diagnosis of paraganglioma, although occurring less frequently than the same. The cells invade the mediastinal fat reaching the adventitia of the aorta. There is a possibility of metastatic formations in the lung, kidneys, and pancreas. A supporting treatment was provided. The present study proposes the exposition and description of a case of neuroendocrine tumor in the heart, considering the rarity of the involvement of this tumor in the canine species. Case: A 9-year-old American Bulldog male canine was treated at home in the city of Rio de Janeiro. On clinical examination, dyspnea, edema of the hind limbs and an increase in abdominal volume were observed. With the suspicion of congestive heart failure, mainly on the right, cardiac exams were requested. Because it was an aggressive animal, sedation was performed with a combination of tiletamine and zolazepam. During cardiac auscultation, the presence of S4 was noticed, characterizing a gallop rhythm. No alterations were observed on the electrocardiographic examination. The echocardiogram showed a tumor mass in the atrium and dilation of the venous return vessels. The tumor enveloped 80% of the atrium of a 9-year-old male American Bulldog. The abdominocentesis procedure was performed to drain abdominal free fluid. Furosemide, enalapril and digoxin were prescribed as a treatment. Three months after the start of treatment, the animal presented intense dyspnea that culminated in the death of the patient, who later had the body sent for necropsy and subsequent tissue collection for histopathological analysis. Based on the immunohistochemical markers chromogranin and synaptophysin, the work here presented describes a case of a neuroendocrine tumor suggestive of paraganglioma involving a dog's heart. Discussion: Brachycephalic dogs, such as Boxers, Bulldogs and Boston Terriers, are predisposed to the development of paragangliomas. The genetic predisposition is related to hyperplasia of the carotid bodies generated by chronic hypoxia, resulting from obstructive processes in the airways. As the reported dog is an American Bulldog, the possibility of the tumor in question was reinforced. Paragangliomas are more frequent in males from nine to thirteen years of age, commonly associated with other endocrine neoplasms. It is also an important marker present in paragangliomas. In contrast to the literature, the report points to a neuroendocrine tumor suggestive of paraganglioma, without eliminating the possibility of an ectopic thyroid tumor, because although TTF-1 appears in most thyroid tumors, not all of them are present, although it is very suggestive. Treatment in question, attributed to the control of right congestive heart failure, although with little effect, denotes that the obstructive process of the return pathway, even with the use of drugs that prevent congestion, did not delay the evolution of the disease. However, it is observed that the treatment resources for these tumors, whether by surgical or chemotherapy option, also have few answers. The lack of literature on ectopic thyroid tumors influences the diagnosis of paraganglioma. Thus, clinical and complementary findings, mainly along with immunohistochemistry, were essential in the diagnosis of neuroendocrine tumor. After 3 months of the start of the treatment, the animal died.

Leishmania infantum in the reproductive organs of dogs / Leishmania infantum em órgãos reprodutivos de cães

Leishmania infantum causes canine leishmaniasis. Using parasitological and molecular analyses, we identified L. infantum in the reproductive organs of male and female dogs. Using histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and PCR, we examined tissue samples from the reproductive organs of 8 male dogs and 16 female dogs diagnosed with leishmaniasis. Despite the absence of macroscopic or microscopic lesions in these organs, we observed L. infantum amastigotes in tissue samples from the testis and the uterus. PCR and sequencing of these tissues revealed sequences that matched 100% with L. infantum DNA available at GenBank. The presence of L. infantum amastigotes and DNA in testicular and uterine tissue samples suggested that these organs can harbor the parasite without associated macroscopic or microscopic lesions, and this can be especially important in the vertical and venereal transmission of leishmaniasis in dogs.

Leishmania infantum é agente etiológico da leishmaniose canina. Por meio de análises parasitológicas e moleculares, a presença do parasita foi investigada em órgãos reprodutivos de cães machos e fêmeas. Amostras de tecidos dos órgãos reprodutivos de 8 cães machos e 16 fêmeas diagnosticados com leishmaniose foram avaliadas por histoquímica, imunohistoquímica e PCR. Apesar de não terem sido observadas lesões macroscópicas ou microscópicas nos órgãos reprodutivos desses cães, formas amastigotas de L. infantum foram observadas em amostras teciduais do testículo e útero. A PCR e o sequenciamento do DNA extraído desses tecidos revelaram sequências 100% idênticas a L. infantum depositadas no GenBank. Nossos resultados sugerem que os testículos e o útero podem abrigar o parasita, sem associação com lesões macroscópicas ou microscópicas, o que pode ter uma grande importância na transmissão venérea e vertical da leishmaniose entre cães.

Leishmania infantum in the reproductive organs of dogs / Leishmania infantum em órgãos reprodutivos de cães

ABSTRACT: Leishmania infantum causes canine leishmaniasis. Using parasitological and molecular analyses, we identified L. infantum in the reproductive organs of male and female dogs. Using histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and PCR, we examined tissue samples from the reproductive organs of 8 male dogs and 16 female dogs diagnosed with leishmaniasis. Despite the absence of macroscopic or microscopic lesions in these organs, we observed L. infantum amastigotes in tissue samples from the testis and the uterus. PCR and sequencing of these tissues revealed sequences that matched 100% with L. infantum DNA available at GenBank. The presence of L. infantum amastigotes and DNA in testicular and uterine tissue samples suggested that these organs can harbor the parasite without associated macroscopic or microscopic lesions, and this can be especially important in the vertical and venereal transmission of leishmaniasis in dogs.

RESUMO: Leishmania infantum é agente etiológico da leishmaniose canina. Por meio de análises parasitológicas e moleculares, a presença do parasita foi investigada em órgãos reprodutivos de cães machos e fêmeas. Amostras de tecidos dos órgãos reprodutivos de 8 cães machos e 16 fêmeas diagnosticados com leishmaniose foram avaliadas por histoquímica, imunohistoquímica e PCR. Apesar de não terem sido observadas lesões macroscópicas ou microscópicas nos órgãos reprodutivos desses cães, formas amastigotas de L. infantum foram observadas em amostras teciduais do testículo e útero. A PCR e o sequenciamento do DNA extraído desses tecidos revelaram sequências 100% idênticas a L. infantum depositadas no GenBank. Nossos resultados sugerem que os testículos e o útero podem abrigar o parasita, sem associação com lesões macroscópicas ou microscópicas, o que pode ter uma grande importância na transmissão venérea e vertical da leishmaniose entre cães.

Leishmania infantum in the reproductive organs of dogs / Leishmania infantum em órgãos reprodutivos de cães

Leishmania infantum causes canine leishmaniasis. Using parasitological and molecular analyses, we identified L. infantum in the reproductive organs of male and female dogs. Using histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and PCR, we examined tissue samples from the reproductive organs of 8 male dogs and 16 female dogs diagnosed with leishmaniasis. Despite the absence of macroscopic or microscopic lesions in these organs, we observed L. infantum amastigotes in tissue samples from the testis and the uterus. PCR and sequencing of these tissues revealed sequences that matched 100% with L. infantum DNA available at GenBank. The presence of L. infantum amastigotes and DNA in testicular and uterine tissue samples suggested that these organs can harbor the parasite without associated macroscopic or microscopic lesions, and this can be especially important in the vertical and venereal transmission of leishmaniasis in dogs.(AU)

Leishmania infantum é agente etiológico da leishmaniose canina. Por meio de análises parasitológicas e moleculares, a presença do parasita foi investigada em órgãos reprodutivos de cães machos e fêmeas. Amostras de tecidos dos órgãos reprodutivos de 8 cães machos e 16 fêmeas diagnosticados com leishmaniose foram avaliadas por histoquímica, imunohistoquímica e PCR. Apesar de não terem sido observadas lesões macroscópicas ou microscópicas nos órgãos reprodutivos desses cães, formas amastigotas de L. infantum foram observadas em amostras teciduais do testículo e útero. A PCR e o sequenciamento do DNA extraído desses tecidos revelaram sequências 100% idênticas a L. infantum depositadas no GenBank. Nossos resultados sugerem que os testículos e o útero podem abrigar o parasita, sem associação com lesões macroscópicas ou microscópicas, o que pode ter uma grande importância na transmissão venérea e vertical da leishmaniose entre cães.(AU)

Primary gallbladder adenocarcinoma in a cat

Background: Biliary tumors have low incidence in cats and are more common in elderly animals. Hepatobiliary tumors have different classifications and their etiology is difficult to interpret. In most cases, the diagnosis is only possible in advanced stages, which clouds the precursor factors. The late diagnosis is explained by the absence or specificity of clinical manifestations and laboratory changes. The majority of hepatobiliary neoplasms in cats are incidental findings in surgeries or necropsies. This study aimed to report clinical, laboratory, pathological and immunohistochemical results in a feline case of gallbladder adenocarcinoma. Case: 4-year-old male castrated mix breed cat was admitted at a veterinary clinic with a history of polyuria / polydipsia, anorexia, apathy, jaundice and emesis for 60 days. The animal had been treated in another clinic with silymarin, famotidine and cyanocobalamin, and fed by esophageal tube based on the presumptive clinical diagnosis of cholangitis. The clinical examination revealed jaundice, abdominal pain, weight loss, enlargement of the liver and gallbladder and the presence of a structure in the epigastric region. Based on clinical signs, blood tests (complete blood count and liver enzymes), abdominal ultrasound and thoracic radiography were requested. In the exam results, eosinophilia, bilirubinemia and increased alkaline phosphatase, glutamic pyruvic transaminase and gamma glutamyl transferase were observed, in addition to the presence of icteric and hemolyzed serum. Ultrasound exam revealed thickened and dilated cystic and common ducts, large and thick gallbladder, bile with bile mud, hypoechogenic liver, thickening in the duodenal papilla and enlarged pancreatic and duodenal lymph nodes. There were no alterations in thoracic radiography. Based on the findings, the diagnosis of...

Primary gallbladder adenocarcinoma in a cat

Background: Biliary tumors have low incidence in cats and are more common in elderly animals. Hepatobiliary tumors have different classifications and their etiology is difficult to interpret. In most cases, the diagnosis is only possible in advanced stages, which clouds the precursor factors. The late diagnosis is explained by the absence or specificity of clinical manifestations and laboratory changes. The majority of hepatobiliary neoplasms in cats are incidental findings in surgeries or necropsies. This study aimed to report clinical, laboratory, pathological and immunohistochemical results in a feline case of gallbladder adenocarcinoma. Case: 4-year-old male castrated mix breed cat was admitted at a veterinary clinic with a history of polyuria / polydipsia, anorexia, apathy, jaundice and emesis for 60 days. The animal had been treated in another clinic with silymarin, famotidine and cyanocobalamin, and fed by esophageal tube based on the presumptive clinical diagnosis of cholangitis. The clinical examination revealed jaundice, abdominal pain, weight loss, enlargement of the liver and gallbladder and the presence of a structure in the epigastric region. Based on clinical signs, blood tests (complete blood count and liver enzymes), abdominal ultrasound and thoracic radiography were requested. In the exam results, eosinophilia, bilirubinemia and increased alkaline phosphatase, glutamic pyruvic transaminase and gamma glutamyl transferase were observed, in addition to the presence of icteric and hemolyzed serum. Ultrasound exam revealed thickened and dilated cystic and common ducts, large and thick gallbladder, bile with bile mud, hypoechogenic liver, thickening in the duodenal papilla and enlarged pancreatic and duodenal lymph nodes. There were no alterations in thoracic radiography. Based on the findings, the diagnosis of...(AU)

Canine diffuse lepidic predominant adenocarcinoma

Background: Due to their abundant vascular supply, the lungs are a usual metastatic site, with primary lung cancer presenting a low prevalence in dogs and cats. Among the primary pulmonary tumors afflicting dogs, lepidic carcinoma is the mostcommon and can be classified by site of onset. Lepidic predominant adenocarcinoma is characterized by the proliferationof neoplastic cells along the pulmonary alveoli and pre-existing alveolar structures. Few reports of this specific tumor werefound in the literature, so the objective of this study is to describe the clinical, pathological, and immunohistochemicalfindings of a dog with predominantly diffuse lepidic adenocarcinoma.Case: A 14-year-old, female, spayed, mixed-breed canine with a history of progressive weight loss, cough, respiratorydistress, and pain while eating was brought in for a consultation. A presumptive diagnosis of pneumonia was suggested.However, in spite of treatment, the dog died, and a necropsy was performed. Upon gross examination, the lungs were diffuselyenlarged, whitish, and stiffened with large and highly vascular nodules. Histopathological findings showed proliferation ofneoplastic cells along the vascular walls and within the bronchioalveolar structures, with moderate fibrovascular stroma.The growth patterns resembled the pre-existing alveolar structures, with papillary protrusions into the alveolar lumen.After immunohistochemical evaluation, the definitive diagnosis was diffuse lepidic predominant adenocarcinoma. Thistumor is uncommon and difficult to diagnose in the clinical veterinary routine, so it should be considered in the differentialdiagnosis of respiratory conditions in canines, especially in elderly animals with chronic clinical signs not responsive toantibiotic therapy. Complementary diagnostic examinations such as imaging, laboratory tests, and biopsy are indispensableto the early diagnosis of this lung neoplasm...

Canine diffuse lepidic predominant adenocarcinoma

Background: Due to their abundant vascular supply, the lungs are a usual metastatic site, with primary lung cancer presenting a low prevalence in dogs and cats. Among the primary pulmonary tumors afflicting dogs, lepidic carcinoma is the mostcommon and can be classified by site of onset. Lepidic predominant adenocarcinoma is characterized by the proliferationof neoplastic cells along the pulmonary alveoli and pre-existing alveolar structures. Few reports of this specific tumor werefound in the literature, so the objective of this study is to describe the clinical, pathological, and immunohistochemicalfindings of a dog with predominantly diffuse lepidic adenocarcinoma.Case: A 14-year-old, female, spayed, mixed-breed canine with a history of progressive weight loss, cough, respiratorydistress, and pain while eating was brought in for a consultation. A presumptive diagnosis of pneumonia was suggested.However, in spite of treatment, the dog died, and a necropsy was performed. Upon gross examination, the lungs were diffuselyenlarged, whitish, and stiffened with large and highly vascular nodules. Histopathological findings showed proliferation ofneoplastic cells along the vascular walls and within the bronchioalveolar structures, with moderate fibrovascular stroma.The growth patterns resembled the pre-existing alveolar structures, with papillary protrusions into the alveolar lumen.After immunohistochemical evaluation, the definitive diagnosis was diffuse lepidic predominant adenocarcinoma. Thistumor is uncommon and difficult to diagnose in the clinical veterinary routine, so it should be considered in the differentialdiagnosis of respiratory conditions in canines, especially in elderly animals with chronic clinical signs not responsive toantibiotic therapy. Complementary diagnostic examinations such as imaging, laboratory tests, and biopsy are indispensableto the early diagnosis of this lung neoplasm...(AU)

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor associated with hypertrophic osteopathy in a dog

Background: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a malignant mesenchymal neoplasm rarely described in the veterinary routine. The aim of this study was to report a case of GIST accompanied by a periosteal reaction, suggestive ofhypertrophic osteopathy, in a dog.Case: An 11-year-old male dog had a history of progressive weight loss, difficulty in locomotion, and dyspnea. During clinical care, increased bone volume was observed. Blood samples were collected for a complete blood count and biochemicalanalysis. The dog also underwent thoracic radiography and abdominal ultrasonography. The test results revealed anemia,leukocytosis, hypocalcemia, hypoalbuminemia, and hypocholesterolemia. The radiographic images of the limbs showeda generalized periosteal reaction, and thoracic radiography indicated changes compatible with mild chronic lung disease.Ultrasonographic findings indicated a neoformation in the intestinal loop of the right mesogastric region and increasedvolume in the left testicle, both of which were indicative of neoplasia. Therefore, the dog was referred for surgery, whereinthe intestinal mass and both testes were removed; the intestinal mass and left testicle were subjected to histopathologicaldiagnosis. The results of the biopsies confirmed that the testicular neoplasm was a seminoma, whereas the intestinal nodulewas compatible with GIST, and immunohistochemical analysis was necessary to confirm the diagnosis. On the basis ofpositive labeling for the antibodies vimentin, desmin, S100, and c-kit, the diagnosis of GIST was confirmed. Therefore,the animal underwent metronomic chemotherapy with 12 mg/m2 cyclophosphamide every 24 h for 3 months, and thereafter every 48 h for 6 months. Moreover, the dog was periodically monitored via imaging (radiography of the anteriorand posterior limbs, abdominal ultrasonography, and computed tomography)...

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor associated with hypertrophic osteopathy in a dog

Background: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a malignant mesenchymal neoplasm rarely described in the veterinary routine. The aim of this study was to report a case of GIST accompanied by a periosteal reaction, suggestive ofhypertrophic osteopathy, in a dog.Case: An 11-year-old male dog had a history of progressive weight loss, difficulty in locomotion, and dyspnea. During clinical care, increased bone volume was observed. Blood samples were collected for a complete blood count and biochemicalanalysis. The dog also underwent thoracic radiography and abdominal ultrasonography. The test results revealed anemia,leukocytosis, hypocalcemia, hypoalbuminemia, and hypocholesterolemia. The radiographic images of the limbs showeda generalized periosteal reaction, and thoracic radiography indicated changes compatible with mild chronic lung disease.Ultrasonographic findings indicated a neoformation in the intestinal loop of the right mesogastric region and increasedvolume in the left testicle, both of which were indicative of neoplasia. Therefore, the dog was referred for surgery, whereinthe intestinal mass and both testes were removed; the intestinal mass and left testicle were subjected to histopathologicaldiagnosis. The results of the biopsies confirmed that the testicular neoplasm was a seminoma, whereas the intestinal nodulewas compatible with GIST, and immunohistochemical analysis was necessary to confirm the diagnosis. On the basis ofpositive labeling for the antibodies vimentin, desmin, S100, and c-kit, the diagnosis of GIST was confirmed. Therefore,the animal underwent metronomic chemotherapy with 12 mg/m2 cyclophosphamide every 24 h for 3 months, and thereafter every 48 h for 6 months. Moreover, the dog was periodically monitored via imaging (radiography of the anteriorand posterior limbs, abdominal ultrasonography, and computed tomography)...(AU)

Salmonella Enteritidis detection and immunological cellular response to experimental inoculation in day-old turkeys / Detecção e resposta imunológica celular à inoculação experimental de Salmonella Enteritidis em perus de um dia

The purpose of this research is to clarify aspects of the pathogenesis of Salmonella Enteritidis in experimentally inoculated day-old turkeys. Three treatments were conducted among a total of 120 turkeys; one control group and two treatment groups in which 6 x 102 CFU mL-1 and 7 x 105 CFU mL-1, respectively, of Salmonella Enteritidis was inoculated in the crops. Two birds from each treatment were sacrificed and necropsied at 1, 3, 4, 12, 18, and 24 hours, and 3, 4, 38, and 49 days post-inoculation. We re-isolated Salmonella, measured lymphocytes, and conducted immunohistochemical tests. Six hours post-inoculation, Salmonella was found in the investigated organs (yolk sac, cecum, fragments of spleen, and bursa of Fabricius) with conventional bacteriology and immunohistochemistry, and was continuously detected in almost all analyzed organs until turkeys were four-days old. Further, Salmonella was detected after 38 days in cecum, when the concentration 7 x 105 CFU mL-1 was given. At both inoculation concentrations, the number of lymphocytes was similar; larger quantities were found in the first hour post-inoculation, followed by a gradual reduction, reaching the lowest levels at 24 hours after inoculation. Afterwards, lymphocytes increased discreetly, remaining at the same level until 49 days after inoculation. In conclusion, inoculation concentration influences mitigation...

O presente trabalho foi desenvolvido com o objetivo elucidar aspectos que envolvem a patogênese da Salmonella Enteritidis em perus de um dia experimentalmente inoculados. Foram conduzidos três tratamentos, constituídos de 120 perus, sendo um grupo controle e outros dois tratamentos onde se inoculou via inglúvio 6,0x102 UFC mL-1 e 7,0x105 UFC mL-1 de Salmonella Enteritidis, respectivamente. Após a inoculação, duas aves de cada tratamento foram submetidas à eutanásia e ao exame necroscópico para realizar a colheita amostras (saco vitelínico, ceco, fragmentos de baço e bursa de Fabricius) com uma, três, seis, 12, 18 e 24 horas e aos três, quatro, 38 e 49 dias. Foi realizado pesquisa da Salmonella, contagem de linfócitos e imuno-histoquímica. Após seis horas da inoculação, Salmonella foi identificada nos órgãos estudados, tanto pelo teste bacteriológico quanto pelo imunoistoquímico e permaneceu até quatro dias de idade em quase todos os órgãos analisados, e até 38 dias no ceco, quando se utilizou 7,0x105 UFC mL-1. Em ambas as concentrações do inóculo, os valores da contagem de linfócitos foram semelhantes, iniciando com maior número de linfócitos na primeira hora pós-inoculação, com redução lenta atingindo menor número às 24h pós-inoculação, e, a partir daí, o número de linfócitos aumentou discretamente, se mantendo até os 49 dias pós-inoculação. Conclui-se que a dose infectante...

Salmonella Enteritidis detection and immunological cellular response to experimental inoculation in day-old turkeys / Detecção e resposta imunológica celular à inoculação experimental de Salmonella Enteritidis em perus de um dia

The purpose of this research is to clarify aspects of the pathogenesis of Salmonella Enteritidis in experimentally inoculated day-old turkeys. Three treatments were conducted among a total of 120 turkeys; one control group and two treatment groups in which 6 x 102 CFU mL-1 and 7 x 105 CFU mL-1, respectively, of Salmonella Enteritidis was inoculated in the crops. Two birds from each treatment were sacrificed and necropsied at 1, 3, 4, 12, 18, and 24 hours, and 3, 4, 38, and 49 days post-inoculation. We re-isolated Salmonella, measured lymphocytes, and conducted immunohistochemical tests. Six hours post-inoculation, Salmonella was found in the investigated organs (yolk sac, cecum, fragments of spleen, and bursa of Fabricius) with conventional bacteriology and immunohistochemistry, and was continuously detected in almost all analyzed organs until turkeys were four-days old. Further, Salmonella was detected after 38 days in cecum, when the concentration 7 x 105 CFU mL-1 was given. At both inoculation concentrations, the number of lymphocytes was similar; larger quantities were found in the first hour post-inoculation, followed by a gradual reduction, reaching the lowest levels at 24 hours after inoculation. Afterwards, lymphocytes increased discreetly, remaining at the same level until 49 days after inoculation. In conclusion, inoculation concentration influences mitigation...(AU)

O presente trabalho foi desenvolvido com o objetivo elucidar aspectos que envolvem a patogênese da Salmonella Enteritidis em perus de um dia experimentalmente inoculados. Foram conduzidos três tratamentos, constituídos de 120 perus, sendo um grupo controle e outros dois tratamentos onde se inoculou via inglúvio 6,0x102 UFC mL-1 e 7,0x105 UFC mL-1 de Salmonella Enteritidis, respectivamente. Após a inoculação, duas aves de cada tratamento foram submetidas à eutanásia e ao exame necroscópico para realizar a colheita amostras (saco vitelínico, ceco, fragmentos de baço e bursa de Fabricius) com uma, três, seis, 12, 18 e 24 horas e aos três, quatro, 38 e 49 dias. Foi realizado pesquisa da Salmonella, contagem de linfócitos e imuno-histoquímica. Após seis horas da inoculação, Salmonella foi identificada nos órgãos estudados, tanto pelo teste bacteriológico quanto pelo imunoistoquímico e permaneceu até quatro dias de idade em quase todos os órgãos analisados, e até 38 dias no ceco, quando se utilizou 7,0x105 UFC mL-1. Em ambas as concentrações do inóculo, os valores da contagem de linfócitos foram semelhantes, iniciando com maior número de linfócitos na primeira hora pós-inoculação, com redução lenta atingindo menor número às 24h pós-inoculação, e, a partir daí, o número de linfócitos aumentou discretamente, se mantendo até os 49 dias pós-inoculação. Conclui-se que a dose infectante...(AU)

Immunohistochemical and serological aspects of Toxoplasma gondii infection in Neotropical primates / Aspectos imuno-histoquímicos e sorológicos da infecção por Toxoplasma gondii em primatas neotropicais

Toxoplasmosis, a disease caused by the intracellular coccidian Toxoplasma gondii that infects most warm-blooded vertebrates, is widely distributed and fatal for primates, which are peculiarly susceptible for unknown reason(s). Owing to the increasing number of Neotropical mammal deaths where in T. gondii were detected in analyzed tissues, the present immunohistochemical study analyzed the distribution patterns of immunostainings related to this parasite on primates necropsied at the Laboratório de Patologia Animal of Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF), between the years of 2000 and 2014. Furthermore, a serological survey for the disease was conducted for 21 primates from the UPF Zoo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, belonging to genera Sapajus and Alouatta. In a immunohistochemical test performed using streptavidin-biotin-peroxidase, 26.53% positivity was detected in 98 primates. Immunostainings revealed that infection differed among the lung (76.92%), liver (58.33%), heart (50%), brain (42.30%), and kidney (23.07%) tissues. Serology performed through indirect hemagglutination showed reactivity in 85.7% of the animals, all belonging to Sapajus sp., while the three primates that did not show reactivity (14.3%) belonged to Alouatta sp.

A toxoplasmose é causada por Toxoplasma gondii, um coccídeo intracelular que infecta a maioria dos vertebrados homeotérmicos. Esta doença, de ampla distribuição mundial, é fatal em primatas neotropicais, os quais apresentam uma suscetibilidade peculiar, ainda não elucidada. Dado o crescente número de óbitos em primatas com fortes indícios da presença de T. gondii nos tecidos, o presente estudo imuno-histoquímico teve por objetivo verificar o padrão de distribuição de imunomarcações relativas a este parasita nos primatas necropsiados no Laboratório de Patologia Animal da Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF), entre os anos 2000 e 2014. Realizou-se, ainda, um inquérito sorológico para T. gondii em 21 primatas neotropicais dos generous Sapajus e Alouatta pertencentes ao Zoológico da UPF, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. A imuno-histoquímica realizada através do método da streptavidina-biotinaperoxidase detectou 26,53% de positividade em 98 primatas. A distribuição das imunomarcações variou entre os tecidos analisados: pulmão (76,92%), fígado (58,33%), coração (50%), cérebro (42,30%), e rins (23,07%). A sorologia dos 21 primatas, realizada através de hemaglutinação indireta, exibiu reatividade em 85,7% dos animais, todos pertencentes ao gênero Sapajus, e os três animais negativos (14,3%) pertenciam ao gênero Alouatta.

Immunohistochemical and serological aspects of Toxoplasma gondii infection in Neotropical primates / Aspectos imuno-histoquímicos e sorológicos da infecção por Toxoplasma gondii em primatas neotropicais

Toxoplasmosis, a disease caused by the intracellular coccidian Toxoplasma gondii that infects most warm-blooded vertebrates, is widely distributed and fatal for primates, which are peculiarly susceptible for unknown reason(s). Owing to the increasing number of Neotropical mammal deaths where in T. gondii were detected in analyzed tissues, the present immunohistochemical study analyzed the distribution patterns of immunostainings related to this parasite on primates necropsied at the Laboratório de Patologia Animal of Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF), between the years of 2000 and 2014. Furthermore, a serological survey for the disease was conducted for 21 primates from the UPF Zoo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, belonging to genera Sapajus and Alouatta. In a immunohistochemical test performed using streptavidin-biotin-peroxidase, 26.53% positivity was detected in 98 primates. Immunostainings revealed that infection differed among the lung (76.92%), liver (58.33%), heart (50%), brain (42.30%), and kidney (23.07%) tissues. Serology performed through indirect hemagglutination showed reactivity in 85.7% of the animals, all belonging to Sapajus sp., while the three primates that did not show reactivity (14.3%) belonged to Alouatta sp.(AU)

A toxoplasmose é causada por Toxoplasma gondii, um coccídeo intracelular que infecta a maioria dos vertebrados homeotérmicos. Esta doença, de ampla distribuição mundial, é fatal em primatas neotropicais, os quais apresentam uma suscetibilidade peculiar, ainda não elucidada. Dado o crescente número de óbitos em primatas com fortes indícios da presença de T. gondii nos tecidos, o presente estudo imuno-histoquímico teve por objetivo verificar o padrão de distribuição de imunomarcações relativas a este parasita nos primatas necropsiados no Laboratório de Patologia Animal da Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF), entre os anos 2000 e 2014. Realizou-se, ainda, um inquérito sorológico para T. gondii em 21 primatas neotropicais dos generous Sapajus e Alouatta pertencentes ao Zoológico da UPF, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. A imuno-histoquímica realizada através do método da streptavidina-biotinaperoxidase detectou 26,53% de positividade em 98 primatas. A distribuição das imunomarcações variou entre os tecidos analisados: pulmão (76,92%), fígado (58,33%), coração (50%), cérebro (42,30%), e rins (23,07%). A sorologia dos 21 primatas, realizada através de hemaglutinação indireta, exibiu reatividade em 85,7% dos animais, todos pertencentes ao gênero Sapajus, e os três animais negativos (14,3%) pertenciam ao gênero Alouatta.(AU)

Osteoblastic nasal osteosarcoma in a Wagyu bovine / Osteossarcoma osteoblástico nasal em um bovino Wagyu

Background: Osteosarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal tumor with a wide variety of histological patterns. It is the primary bone neoplasia diagnosed in most domestic animal clinic, but rare in farm animals. The tumor develops both the appendicular skeleton as the axial skeleton, the latter being less affected. Generally it has a fast, painful and infiltrative grow, being observed metastasis. This study aims to report a case of metastatic osteoblastic osteosarcoma in the nasal bone of a bovine, diagnosed at the Animal Pathology Laboratory at the University of Passo Fundo (UPF), featuring its pathological and immunohistochemical aspects. Case: A 5 year old Wagyu female beef cattle, was treated at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Passo Fundo. The animal had swelling in the left nasal plan, dyspnoea and anorexia. It was held cytology and biopsy which revealed malignant mesenchymal neoplasm compatible with osteosarcoma. The clinical picture has worsened and the animal died. At necropsy, the left nasal plane, had ulcerated tumor mass measuring 15x12.5x7.5 cm, hard and firm consistency with whitish color that seeped up to the turbinates and sinuses. In the lung, there were numerous nodules of tumor appearance, adhered to the parietal pleura, similar to bone tissue. In the histopathological analysis, proliferation of neoplastic cells located in the deep dermis was observed [...]

Squamous cell carcinoma in a pig / Carcinoma de células escamosas em suíno

Background: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a malignant neoplasm of epidermal cells that exhibits keratinocyte differentiation. These neoplasms are common in dogs, cats, horses, and cattle, relatively uncommon in sheep, and rarely affect goats and pigs. There are several factors that are associated with the development of SCC, including prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light, lack of pigment in the epidermis, and sparse coating or lack of fur at the affected sites. The aim of this study was to report the occurrence of squamous cell carcinoma in a domestic pig. Case: A surgically removed nodule from the left ear of a female, light-colored, three-year-old pig, which breed was not defined, was submitted for histopathological analysis. The sample was fixed in 10% formalin, analyzed macroscopically, routinely processed for histology, sectioned at five microns and stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Additionally, anticytokeratin (AE1/AE3) and anti-vimentin immunohistochemical assays were performed. All additional information was provided by the animals owner. According to the history obtained, the animal belonged to a herd made up of five females and one boar. For four months, multiple nodules started to grow on the outer surface of the pigs ear and in many occasions exhibited ulceration and bleeding. One of the nodules was submitted for histopathology examination.[...]

Osteoblastic nasal osteosarcoma in a Wagyu bovine / Osteossarcoma osteoblástico nasal em um bovino Wagyu

Background: Osteosarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal tumor with a wide variety of histological patterns. It is the primary bone neoplasia diagnosed in most domestic animal clinic, but rare in farm animals. The tumor develops both the appendicular skeleton as the axial skeleton, the latter being less affected. Generally it has a fast, painful and infiltrative grow, being observed metastasis. This study aims to report a case of metastatic osteoblastic osteosarcoma in the nasal bone of a bovine, diagnosed at the Animal Pathology Laboratory at the University of Passo Fundo (UPF), featuring its pathological and immunohistochemical aspects. Case: A 5 year old Wagyu female beef cattle, was treated at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Passo Fundo. The animal had swelling in the left nasal plan, dyspnoea and anorexia. It was held cytology and biopsy which revealed malignant mesenchymal neoplasm compatible with osteosarcoma. The clinical picture has worsened and the animal died. At necropsy, the left nasal plane, had ulcerated tumor mass measuring 15x12.5x7.5 cm, hard and firm consistency with whitish color that seeped up to the turbinates and sinuses. In the lung, there were numerous nodules of tumor appearance, adhered to the parietal pleura, similar to bone tissue. In the histopathological analysis, proliferation of neoplastic cells located in the deep dermis was observed [...](AU)

Squamous cell carcinoma in a pig / Carcinoma de células escamosas em suíno

Background: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a malignant neoplasm of epidermal cells that exhibits keratinocyte differentiation. These neoplasms are common in dogs, cats, horses, and cattle, relatively uncommon in sheep, and rarely affect goats and pigs. There are several factors that are associated with the development of SCC, including prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light, lack of pigment in the epidermis, and sparse coating or lack of fur at the affected sites. The aim of this study was to report the occurrence of squamous cell carcinoma in a domestic pig. Case: A surgically removed nodule from the left ear of a female, light-colored, three-year-old pig, which breed was not defined, was submitted for histopathological analysis. The sample was fixed in 10% formalin, analyzed macroscopically, routinely processed for histology, sectioned at five microns and stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Additionally, anticytokeratin (AE1/AE3) and anti-vimentin immunohistochemical assays were performed. All additional information was provided by the animals owner. According to the history obtained, the animal belonged to a herd made up of five females and one boar. For four months, multiple nodules started to grow on the outer surface of the pigs ear and in many occasions exhibited ulceration and bleeding. One of the nodules was submitted for histopathology examination.[...](AU)

Efeito da melatonina em receptor de glicocorticoide e alterações teciduais após administração de progestina em ratos

As progestinas, como o acetato de medroxiprogesterona, são capazes de se ligar aos receptores de glicocorticoide e, quando em excesso, causar alterações clínicas compatíveis com as alterações desencadeadas pelo excesso de cortisol. A melatonina possui ação antiglicocorticoide e pode proporcionar benefícios em situações de ativação excessiva de receptores de glicocorticoides. Assim, esse estudo teve o objetivo de avaliar as alterações teciduais e a ativação do receptor de glicocorticoide após tratamento com acetato de medroxiprogesterona e verificar o efeito da melatonina associado a esse tratamento em ratos. Para tal, foram utilizados 34 ratos Wistar machos tratados por 28 dias, sendo grupo (1) controle, sem aplicação de substâncias; (2) SHAM com injeções subcutâneas diárias de solução salina, 0,8 mL/animal; (3) melatonina com injeções subcutâneas diárias 5mg/kg de melatonina; (4) acetato de medroxiprogesterona com injeções subcutâneas diárias de 25 mg/kg acetato de medroxiprogesterona; e (5) acetato de medroxiprogesterona e melatonina com injeções diárias de acetato de medroxiprogesterona (25 mg/kg) e de melatonina (5mg/kg) por via subcutânea. Após a eutanásia, foram coletados adrenal, testículo, fígado e rim para avaliação histológica (HE e PAS) e imuno-histoquímica. O AMP induziu atrofia da glândula adrenal, do testículo e do rim, além de promover esteatose hepática. O tratamento com melatonina reduziu o armazenamento de glicogênio hepático, atenuou de forma qualitativa as lesões induzidas pelo AMP e se mostrou promissor na redução da imunomarcação/ativação de receptores de glicocorticoide.

Progestins, such as medroxyprogesterone acetate, are able to bind to glucocorticoid receptors and, when in excess, cause clinical changes compatible with changes triggered by excessive cortisol. Melatonin has an anti-glucocorticoid action and may provide benefits in situations of excessive activation of glucocorticoid receptors. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate changes on tissues and activation of the glucocorticoid receptor after treatment with medroxyprogesterone acetate and verify the effect of melatonin associated with this treatment in rats. For this purpose, 34 male Wistar rats treated for 28 days were used, being group (1) control, without any injections; (2) SHAM with daily subcutaneous injections of saline solution, 0.8 mL/animal; (3) melatonin with daily subcutaneous injections of melatonin 5mg/kg; (4) medroxyprogesterone acetate with daily subcutaneous injections of medroxyprogesterone acetate 25 mg/kg; and (5) medroxyprogesterone acetate and melatonin with daily injections of medroxyprogesterone acetate (25 mg/kg) and melatonin (5 mg/kg) subcutaneously. After euthanasia, adrenal, testiscles, liver and kidney were collected for histological (HE and PAS) and immunohistochemical evaluation. AMP induced atrophy of the adrenal gland, testiscles and kidney, in addition to hepatic steatosis. Treatment with melatonin reduced hepatic glycogen storage; qualitatively, attenuated AMP-induced lesions, and showed promising results reducing glucocorticoid receptor immunostaining/activation.

Expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen in the endometrium of mares during estrus and at early diestrus / Expressão do antígeno núcleo celular proliferante no endométrio de éguas durante o estro e início do diestro

Immunohistochemical expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) was evaluated in the endometrium of mares during estrus and at early diestrus. Three samples were collected by endometrial biopsy from 10 mares, on estrus/ second day, in the ovulation day and seven days after the ovulation day. PCNA expression was high in luminal epithelium and low in endometrial glands on samples taken on estrus/second day and on the ovulation day (p 0.05). For samples collected on the seventh day following ovulation, the averaged PCNA immunostaining was higher in glandular epithelium (p 0.05). The study revealed that luminal epithelial cells exhibit higher proliferation during estrus and glandular epithelial cells exhibited higher proliferation during diestrus(AU)

A expressão do antígeno núcleo celular proliferante (ANCP) foi avaliada no endométrio de éguas durante o estro e início do diestro. Em cada uma de dez éguas foram efetuadas biópsias do endométrio em três momentos dos respectivos ciclos reprodutivos: segundo dia do estro, dia da ovulação e sete dias após a ovulação. Nas amostras colhidas no segundo dia do estro e no dia da ovulação, a expressão do ANCP foi elevada no epitélio luminal e baixa nas glândulas endometriais (p 0,05). Nas amostras colhidas no sétimo dia após a ovulação, a média de ANCP imunologicamente corado foi maior no epitélio glandular (p 0,05). O estudo revelou que as células do epitélio luminal apresentaram a maior proliferação durante o estro e que as células epiteliais glandulares apresentaram a maior proliferação durante o diestro(AU)