Veterinary Pathology - Cell Degeneration

Introduction

Histological Findings:

Haematoxylin & Eosin (x400)

Here the liver of the dog shows large vacuolated cells which appear to contain lipid. The nuclei of the hepatocytes are also vacuolated which appears similar to the beta islet cells of the cat in case 3. Glycogen accumulation is responsible for this lesion in both cases.

Cases

Carbontetrachloride

Review Questions