LIVER BIOPSY IN HUMAN LEPTOSPIROSIS.

Abstract

Liver biopsies of proved human cases of leptospirosis showed partial disappearance and/or distortion of bile ductules and sinusoidal pole microvilli. The more severe cases showed definite mitochondrial pathology. Enlargement of the intercellular spaces was rarely seen. In leptospirosis there is a non specific cellular injury which could be the result of a toxin. Complete cell necrosis was not prominent, this finding being in accordance with the low level of serum transaminase seen in the disease. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0650196

Entities

People

  • Thales De Brito

Organizations

  • University of São Paulo

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Cellular Structures
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Distortion
  • Leptospirosis
  • Necrosis
  • Pathology

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Immunology and Pathology
  • Medical Imaging.

Technology Areas

  • Space