개에서 심장사상충증의 대동맥 이소기생 = Adult Dirofilaria immitis in the Aorta of a Dog

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Unknown age, spayed female mixed dog was presented with a severe lethargy. Radiography, ultrasonography,
and blood screen test were performed to make a diagnosis. There were no specific radiographic findings. On the
ultrasonography, small amount of ascites was found around gallbladder and hepatic vein was dilated approximately
6.1 mm. Blood screen test revealed a severe anemia. Result of heartworm ELISA kit was positive. At necropsy, parasites
were in the left atrium, right ventricles, aorta, pulmonary artery, right renal artery.

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