Date: 26 November 2013
These pictures show remarkable curvature of the spine as a result of collapse of the vertebral bodies of the thoracic vertebrae. This is a gross example of steroid-induced osteoporosis. The dose was not large in the last 10 years, typically 5-10mg daily, but multiple high dose courses and slow tapering lead to this outcome.
Her corticosteroid warning card is also demonstrated, as additional steroids are required for any significant illness or surgery, as her adrenal glands had completely atrophied.
Kindly supplied by Prof David Denning, South Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester UK
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Kindly supplied by Prof David Denning, South Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester UK
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Disseminated aspergillosis in a German Shepherd. Hyphae of Aspergillus terreus in the urine of a young German Shepherd dog with disseminated aspergillosis. White blood cells are present in addition to the fungal hyphae. Wet preparation of urine; magnification x 132.
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Aflatoxicosis – advertisement for a sports drink in China, supposed to remove aflatoxin.
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Aflatoxicosis – Kenya, 1982- 20 cases of aflatoxicosis described and 12 deaths. Aflatoxin was detectable at 3.2-12mg/kg in food samples.
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Light microscopical appearance of hepatic tissue in outbreak of aflatoxicosis showing centrilobular collapse with reticular condensation (Reticulin).
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