Polycystic Liver Disease in Senile Chamois (Rupicaprae rupicaprae)

Polycystic liver in flower horn fish, hybrid cichlid

“…Histologically, gastrointestinal tract, spleen and kidney were normal. Polycystic liver lesions are genetically related in humans (Glawischnig & Bago 2010). Pathogenesis of cystic lesions of animals is usually congenital or parasitic.…”

Adult polycystic liver disease in alpacas

“…This disease has been described in groups of aged, wild-living herbivores, including various deer, chamois and Bactrian camels (Picone and others 1981, Munro 1991, Gameel and Bakhsh 2002, Glawischnig and Bago 2010). Genetic disease, plant poisoning and, much less likely, neoplasia (ie, biliary cystadenomas) have been suggested as possible causes.…”

“…The pathology, together with the lack of parasitic structures or Echinococcus species DNA, is consistent with that described in other species as adult polycystic liver disease. This disease has been described in groups of aged, wild‐living herbivores, including various deer, chamois and Bactrian camels (Picone and others 1981, Munro 1991, Gameel and Bakhsh 2002, Glawischnig and Bago 2010). Genetic disease, plant poisoning and, much less likely, neoplasia (ie, biliary cystadenomas) have been suggested as possible causes.…”

Ensuring a sustainable profession

“…With an increasing number of UK students and graduates, what will happen to the future of veterinary studies and employment? Veterinary medicine has been removed from the Home Office UK Border living herbivores, including various deer, chamois and Bactrian camels (Picone and others 1981, Munro 1991, Gameel and Bakhsh 2002, Glawischnig and Bago 2010. Genetic disease, plant poisoning and, much less likely, neoplasia (ie, biliary cystadenomas) have been suggested as possible causes.…”