Amyloidosis in lymphoid organs of buffaloes

Abstract

A total of 50 spleens and 250 lymph nodes collected from buffaloes were examined, in which amyloid deposition was identified in 3 spleens and 144 lymph nodes, included 30 prescapular, 38 prefemoral, 29 hepatic, 23 mesenteric and 24 bronchial lymph nodes. Cytological examination revealed the presence of amorphous, homogenous, extracellular material suggestive of amyloid along with associated cellular changes. Histopathological examination demonstrated eosinophilic, amorphous extracellular deposits within the lymphoid tissues, lead to partial distortion of the normal architecture of the affected organs. The findings of the present study indicated that increased occurrence of amyloidosis in the lymphoid organs of buffaloes and highlighting the significance of cytological and histopathological techniques in the detection of this condition.