Abstract
A cluster of 6 cases of equine granulomatous enteritis is described. Aluminium was demonstrated in the tissues and lesions of these horses and in the intimal bodies of intestinal vessels. The relationship between granulomatous lesions, aluminium, acidity and invading microorganisms, particularly parasites, is presented and discussed.
MeSH terms
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Aluminum / pharmacokinetics
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Aluminum / toxicity*
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Animals
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Bone and Bones / metabolism
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Crohn Disease / chemically induced
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Crohn Disease / pathology
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Crohn Disease / veterinary*
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Female
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Horse Diseases / chemically induced*
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Horse Diseases / pathology
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Horses
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Kidney / metabolism
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Liver / metabolism
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Male
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Spectrophotometry, Atomic