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Martínez De Merlo, Elena

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Elena
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Martínez De Merlo
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/80431
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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Veterinaria
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Medicina y Cirugía Animal
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Medicina y Cirugía Animal
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    Atypical presentation of cryptococcus neoformans in a koala (phascolarctos cinereus): a magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography study
    (Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 2017) Martínez-Nevado, Eva; García García, Juncal; García Real, María Isabel; Martínez De Merlo, Elena; Rodríguez Álvaro, Alfonso; Jiménez Martínez, María De Los Ángeles; González Alonso-Alegre, Elisa-Margarita
    Cryptococcosis is a worldwide and potentially fatal mycosis documented in wild and captive koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. Though mainly a subclinical disease, when the nasal cavity is affected, epistaxis, mucopurulent nasal discharge, dyspnea, and facial distortion may occur. This report describes a case of cryptococcosis in a koala where unilateral exophthalmos was the only evident clinical sign and magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography findings are described. Both advanced imaging techniques should be considered as standard and complementary techniques for nasal cavity evaluation in koalas.
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    Synovial myxosarcoma in the scapulohumeral joint of a dog: a case report
    (Veterinary Research Communications, 2024) Mínguez Pereira, Elena; Martín Carrasco, Laura; García Fernández, Rosa Ana; Fraile Fernández, Andrés; Ortiz Díez, Gustavo; Martínez De Merlo, Elena; García Real, María Isabel
    A 12-year-old, 3 kg spayed female mixed-breed dog was evaluated to assess a 1-year history of intermittent right forelimb lameness that did not have adequate response to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The radiographic study performed under sedation showed multifocal radiolucent areas affecting both the right humerus and scapula with focal soft tissue swelling; a CT scan confirmed the existence of an aggressive and invasive soft tissue mass affecting the scapulohumeral joint. Fine needle aspiration results suggested a low-grade synovial sarcoma and therefore a scapulectomy was performed. The biopsy showed spindle to stellated cells immersed in a basophilic and mucinous (myxoid) matrix with mild to moderate anisocytosis, moderate anisokaryosis, some binucleated cells and sporadic multinucleated cells. These findings are consistent with low-grade synovial myxosarcoma, a not well described synovial neoplasm that can mimic other commonly seen joint tumors or even septic arthritis on radiographs. The purpose of this case report is to describe the first reported synovial myxosarcoma affecting the scapulohumeral joint of a small dog.