Intrapancreatic accessory spleen mimicking pancreatic insulinoma with intrapancreatic metastasis in a cat     

Shintaro TOMURA  Atsushi TOSHIMA  Akira NOMURA  Masahiko HIRATA  Tetsushi YAMAGAMI  Yumiko KAGAWA  Tsuyoshi KADOSAWA 《The Journal of veterinary medical science / the Japanese Society of Veterinary Science》2022,84(3):439

An 11-year-old neutered male Domestic Shorthair cat presented with a 3-month history of hypoglycemia, two episodes of seizure, and intermittent tick-like signs. Serum biochemistry revealed severe hypoglycemia associated with high insulin concentrations. Dynamic abdominal computed tomography (CT) indicated two pancreatic masses, which were enhanced most during the late arterial phase but had different degrees and variations of attenuation. Partial pancreatectomy was performed. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry confirmed that one mass was an insulinoma and the other was an ectopic splenic tissue, consistent with the differences in imaging findings. When an intrapancreatic lesion with hyper-attenuation on dynamic abdominal CT is detected, not only insulinoma or metastasis of malignancies but also intrapancreatic accessory spleen (IPAS) should be considered as differential diagnoses.  相似文献   

Effects of long-term administration of recombinant bovine tumor necrosis factor-alpha on glucose metabolism and growth hormone secretion in steers   总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1  

Kushibiki S  Hodate K  Shingu H  Ueda Y  Mori Y  Itoh T  Yokomizo Y 《American journal of veterinary research》2001,62(5):794-798

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of long-term administration of recombinant bovine tumor necrosis factor-alpha (rbTNF) on plasma glucose and growth hormone concentrations, and to determine whether treatment with rbTNF causes insulin resistance in steers. ANIMALS: 5 steers treated with rbTNF and 5 steers treated with saline (0.9% NaCl) solution (control). PROCEDURES: In experiment 1, rbTNF (5.0 microg/kg of body weight) or saline solution (5 ml) was administered SC daily for 12 days. Blood samples were obtained before treatment, and plasma was harvested for determination of glucose, insulin, and growth hormone (GH) concentrations. In experiment 2, insulin, glucose, or growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) was administered IV on days 7, 9, and 11, respectively, after initiation of rbTNF or saline treatment in experiment 1. Plasma glucose and insulin concentrations were measured before and at various times for 4 hours after insulin or glucose administration. Plasma GH concentrations were measured at various times for 3 hours after GHRH administration. RESULTS: In experiment 1, administration of rbTNF resulted in hyperinsulinemia without hypoglycemia and decreased plasma GH concentrations. In experiment 2, plasma glucose concentrations were higher in steers treated with rbTNF and insulin than in controls. Plasma GH concentrations were lower in steers treated with rbTNF and GHRH than in controls. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Prolonged treatment with rbTNF induced insulin resistance and inhibited GHRH-stimulated release of GH in steers. Results indicate that rbTNF is a proximal mediator of insulin resistance and inhibits release of GH during periods of endotoxemia or infection.  相似文献   

Molecular cloning and functional expression of bottle-nosed dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) interleukin-1 receptor antagonist     

Inoue Y  Itou T  Jimbo T  Syouji Y  Ueda K  Sakai T 《Veterinary immunology and immunopathology》2001,78(2):131-141

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Silicon content in rice seedlings to protect rice blast fungus at the nursery stage   总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1  

Tsuyoshi Hayasaka  Hiroshi Fujii  Tsuneo Namai 《Journal of General Plant Pathology》2005,71(3):169-173

To control rice blast effectively at the nursery stage, the absolute SiO₂ content necessary for rice plants to resist blast disease was investigated using various rice cultivars and soils. Nine rice cultivars with different complete resistance genes and different degrees of partial resistance were grown on nursery soils amended with silica gel at different rates to change the SiO₂ content of rice plant. The rice seedlings were then inoculated 28 days after sowing with Pyricularia grisea to estimate their blast resistance. In all rice cultivars, the number of lesions was significantly reduced when SiO₂ content increased in the rice seedling; lesions were reduced to 5%–20% of the number on the seedlings grown in soil without silica gel when the seedling SiO₂ content reached 5%. Additionally, the susceptibility to blast disease of rice seedlings grown on eight soils collected from different districts, with varying amounts of silica gel, was compared. The number of lesions decreased significantly when the SiO₂ content in the seedlings reached 5%. These results suggest that SiO₂ content of at least 5% in the rice plant can control this disease at the nursery stage under any conditions.  相似文献   

Comparison of adjuvants with respect to serum IgG antibody response in orally immunized chickens   总被引：3，自引：0，他引：3  

Hoshi S  Uchino A  Saito N  Kusanagi KI  Ihara T  Ueda S 《Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases》1999,22(1):63-69

We have previously shown that oral immunization with non-replicating antigens hardly induced serum IgG antibody response in chickens and addition of sodium fluoride (NaF) to the immunogen markedly improved their immunological states. In the present study, taurine, lithium and Quillaja saponin (Q-SAP) were compared with NaF with respect to their enhancement of serum IgG antibody response in chickens after oral immunization. The antibody titer of chickens which received Q-SAP as the mucosal adjuvant tended to be higher than that of chickens which received antigen plus NaF. Simultaneous administration of antigen with lithium or taurine elicited a higher antibody titer in chickens compared to those of chickens orally immunized with antigen alone, but the effect of these two adjuvants was less efficient compared with that of NaF. These results suggested that Q-SAP as well as NaF is useful as an oral adjuvant for chickens.  相似文献   

Efficacy of enamel matrix protein applied to spontaneous periodontal disease in two dogs     

Watanabe K  Kikuchi M  Okumura M  Kadosawa T  Fujinaga T 《The Journal of veterinary medical science / the Japanese Society of Veterinary Science》2003,65(9):1007-1010

Enamel matrix protein (EMP) was applied for regeneration of periodontal tissue in 2 dogs with spontaneous periodontal disease. Case 1 had bony resorption around the root and root apex of the maxillary fourth premolars. Case 2 had vertical resorption of bone between the mandibular first and second molars. A flap was formed in the buccal gingiva, and EMP was applied onto the surface of the exposed root. One or 4 months postoperatively, increased bone level and clinical attachment were recognized. EMP was therefore suggested to be effective to induce regeneration of periodontal tissues in the cases with periodontal disease.  相似文献   

Cloning of full-length preproendothelin-2 cDNA and its expression in dog     

Fujimori Y  Uchide T  Saida K  Temma K  Sasaki T  Akera T 《The Journal of veterinary medical science / the Japanese Society of Veterinary Science》2003,65(11):1217-1225

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Differential alloreactivity at SLA-DR and -DQ matching in two-way mixed lymphocyte culture     

Hosokawa-Kanai T  Tanioka Y  Tanigawa M  Matsumoto Y  Ueda S  Onodera T  Matsumoto Y 《Veterinary immunology and immunopathology》2002,85(1-2):77-84

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Localization of cytokines in tendinocytes of the superficial digital flexor tendon in the horse     

Hosaka Y  Kirisawa R  Yamamoto E  Ueda H  Iwai H  Takehana K 《The Journal of veterinary medical science / the Japanese Society of Veterinary Science》2002,64(10):945-947

Although inflammatory activation of cytokines have been analyzed in various tissues, there have only been a few and as-yet-inconclusive studies on cytokines in equine tendons. In this study, the localizations of 4 cytokines (IL-1alpha, IL-1beta, TNFalpha and IFNgamma) in tendinocytes of the equine superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) were analyzed by the use of an immunohistochemical method. In inflamed tendons positive staining for all 4 cytokines antibodies were detected in endotedinieum cells and vascular epithelial cells. In contrast, negative or trace immunoreactions were obtained in many tendinocytes in the normal tendon. The variation in cellular immune responses depending on the kind of cytokine may reflect the physiological/pathological condition of the SDFT.  相似文献   

Cardiovascular effects of medetomidine, detomidine and xylazine in horses     

Yamashita K  Tsubakishita S  Futaok S  Ueda I  Hamaguchi H  Seno T  Katoh S  Izumisawa Y  Kotani T  Muir WW 《The Journal of veterinary medical science / the Japanese Society of Veterinary Science》2000,62(10):1025-1032

The cardiovascular effects of medetomidine, detomidine, and xylazine in horses were studied. Fifteen horses, whose right carotid arteries had previously been surgically raised to a subcutaneous position during general anesthesia were used. Five horses each were given the following 8 treatments: an intravenous injection of 4 doses of medetomidine (3, 5, 7.5, and 10 microg/kg), 3 doses of detomidine (10, 20, and 40 microg/kg), and one dose of xylazine (1 mg/kg). Heart rate decreased, but not statistically significant. Atrio-ventricular block was observed following all treatments and prolonged with detomidine. Cardiac index (CI) and stroke volume (SV) were decreased with all treatments. The CI decreased to about 50% of baseline values for 5 min after 7.5 and 10 microg/kg medetomidine and 1 mg/kg xylazine, for 20 min after 20 microg/kg detomidine, and for 50 min after 40 microg/kg detomidine. All treatments produced an initial hypertension within 2 min of drug administration followed by a significant decrease in arterial blood pressure (ABP) in horses administered 3 to 7.5 microg/kg medetomidine and 1 mg/kg xylazine. Hypertension was significantly prolonged in 20 and 40 microg/kg detomidine. The hypotensive phase was not observed in 10 microg/kg medetomidine or detomidine. The changes in ABP were associated with an increase in peripheral vascular resistance. Respiratory rate was decreased for 40 to 120 min in 5, 7.5, and 10 microg/kg medetomidine and detomidine. The partial pressure of arterial oxygen decreased significantly in 10 microg/kg medetomidine and detomidine, while the partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide did not change significantly. Medetomidine induced dose-dependent cardiovascular depression similar to detomidine. The cardiovascular effects of medetomidine and xylazine were not as prolonged as that of detomidine. KEY WORDS: cardiovascular effect, detomidine, equine, medetomidine, xylazine.  相似文献