FATAL AORTIC ANEURYSM RUPTURE SECONDARY TO SPIROCERCOSIS: A CASE REPORT
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Dr K. B. Jyothi
Centurion University Odisha
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Dr M. Mounika
Centurion University Odisha
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Dr G. Anusha
Centurion University Odisha
Keywords:
Spirocercosis, aortic aneurysm, aortic rupture, hemothoraxAbstract
Canine spirocercosis, caused by the nematode Spirocerca lupi, is a clinically significant parasitic disease of carnivores in tropical and subtropical regions. This report describes a fatal case of aortic aneurysm rupture in a four-year-old non-descript dog presenting with exercise intolerance. Post-mortem examination revealed hemothorax, pale mucous membranes, and aortic aneurysm with rupture containing adult worms. Histopathological examination of the aorta demonstrated worm-filled tunnels, extensive necrosis, inflammatory infiltration, and fibrosis. Death was attributed to hypovolemic shock secondary to S. lupi-induced vascular deterioration. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis in endemic areas
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