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A large abnormal mass of granulation tissue in the heart of an Iranian cross-breed cattle: Clinical, hematological and pathological findings (first report)

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A 5-years-old Iranian cross-breed cattle with a history of anorexia, weakness, dyspnea and weight loss was referred to the Veterinary Clinic of Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman. Clinical signs were included jugular distention, brisket and submandibular edema, slight fever and high heart and respiratory rates. Three hours after hospitalization the animal was died. A huge mass was seen in atriums and ventricles of the heart, which adhered to endocardium when the animal was necropsied. Histopathologic examination confirmed the presence of granulation tissue, which could be attributed to vegetative endocarditis.

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  1. Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran

    Ali Asghar Mozaffari

  2. Department of pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran

    Amin Derakhshanfar

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Mozaffari, A.A., Derakhshanfar, A. A large abnormal mass of granulation tissue in the heart of an Iranian cross-breed cattle: Clinical, hematological and pathological findings (first report). Comp Clin Pathol 20, 539–541 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00580-011-1182-y

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