Studi Kasus: Kajian Histopatologi Pada Kematian Seekor Biawak Ambon (Varanus indicus)

Abstract

The aim of this case study was to study the cause of death of an Ambon monitor lizard (Varanus indicus) which died suddenly without showing any clinical signs. Organs that were showing abnormality were collected and histopathologically processed. Gross examination showed enlarged liver with multiple white foci ranging from 0.1 to 2 cm in diameter and diagnosed as multifocal abcess. Abcesses were also found in the spleen and kidney. The mucosa of the intestine was filled with hemorrhage exudate and contained many necrotic areas. The intestine was diagnosed as enteritis hemorrhagica et necroticans. The histopathological examination showed granulomatous inflammation in the liver, spleen, kidney and intestine, and amoebas were found in all of these organs. The death of this lizard is caused by liver failure and multifunctional organ failure caused by chronic inflammation of amoebiasis.