Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Cholecystitis01:20

Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, most commonly caused by obstruction of the cystic duct. This blockage prevents bile from draining, leading to gallbladder distension, inflammation, and potentially serious complications. This condition may present acutely or chronically and can happen with or without gallstones.EtiologyAbout 95% of cholecystitis cases are calculous, caused by gallstones blocking the cystic duct, leading to bile accumulation and inflammation of the gallbladder...
Urinary Tract Calculi VI: Surgical Management01:25

Urinary Tract Calculi VI: Surgical Management

Procedures for Kidney StonesMedical intervention is necessary when kidney stones or renal calculi are too large to pass spontaneously (typically greater than 5 millimeters) when stones are accompanied by symptomatic infection (such as fever or pyelonephritis), when they impair kidney function, or when they cause persistent symptoms like severe pain, nausea, or urinary retention. Additionally, patients with only one kidney or those who cannot be treated with medical management also require...
Urinary Tract Calculi I: Introduction01:28

Urinary Tract Calculi I: Introduction

Renal calculi, or kidney stones, are solid deposits of minerals and salts formed inside the kidneys. In medical terminology, "calculus" refers to the stone itself, while "lithiasis" describes the process of stone formation. Depending on their location within the urinary system, these stones may be classified as either urolithiasis, when situated within the urinary tract, or nephrolithiasis, when located within the kidneys. Each term signifies the specific impact of the stone.Predisposition...
Lampbrush Chromosomes01:51

Lampbrush Chromosomes

In 1882, Flemming observed lampbrush chromosomes (LBC) in salamander eggs. Later in 1892, Rückert observed LBCs in shark egg cells and coined the term "lampbrush chromosomes" because they looked like brushes used to clean kerosene lamps.
LBCs are made up of two pairs of conjugating homologous chromatids. Each chromatid consists of alternatively positioned regions of condensed-inactive chromatin and loosely placed-active side loops, which can be contracted and extended. The loops resemble the...
Urinary Tract Calculi IV: Nutrition Therapy and Prevention01:27

Urinary Tract Calculi IV: Nutrition Therapy and Prevention

Management of renal calculi focuses on effective strategies like tailored nutrition and hydration therapy. Adjusting diet and fluid intake reduces stone formation and recurrence, making these interventions simple yet powerful in kidney stone prevention and management.Understanding Kidney StonesKidney stones form when calcium, oxalate, uric acid, and cystine concentrate and crystallize in urine. Factors contributing to their formation include genetic predisposition, certain medical conditions,...
Convergent Evolution01:54

Convergent Evolution

Evolution shapes the features of organisms over time, ensuring that they are suited for the environments in which they live. Sometimes, selection pressure leads to the rise of similar but unrelated adaptations in organisms with no recent common ancestors, a process known as convergent evolution.The structures that arise from convergent evolution are called analogous structures. They are similar in function even if they are dissimilar in structure. Further, structures can be analogous while also...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Deep learning fusion of multi-channel imaging from polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography.

Biomedical optics express·2026
Same author

New study does not support use of dexmedetomidine-remifentanil to change neurodevelopmental outcomes of sevoflurane.

Translational pediatrics·2026
Same author

KETAMINE, MEDETOMIDINE, AND MIDAZOLAM ANESTHESIA WITH AND WITHOUT BUTORPHANOL IN SLOW LORISES (<i>NYCTICEBUS BENGALENSIS</i> AND <i>XANTHONYCTICEBUS</i> SPECIES).

Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians·2026
Same author

ORAL AND GASTRIC PLAQUES, PAPILLOMAS, SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMAS AND PAPILLOMAVIRUSES IN SLENDER-HORNED GAZELLES (<i>GAZELLA LEPTOCEROS</i> ).

Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians·2026
Same author

Divergent poxvirus identified in a non-native black rat from Madagascar.

Virology·2026
Same author

Angiostrongylus cantonensis Rat Lungworm Detected in Rats, Madagascar, 2022-2023.

Emerging infectious diseases·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 16, 2026

A Two-Step Method for Percutaneous Transhepatic Choledochoscopic Lithotomy
03:56

A Two-Step Method for Percutaneous Transhepatic Choledochoscopic Lithotomy

Published on: September 13, 2022

Cholelithiasis in four callitrichid species (Leontopithecus, Callithrix).

Kristine M Smith1, Paul Calle, Bonnie L Raphael

  • 1Wildlife Conservation Society, Wildlife Health Sciences, 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, New York 10460, USA.

Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine : Official Publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
|February 23, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Cholelithiasis (gallstones) in callitrichids can cause serious health issues, including weight loss and lethargy. Inflammatory bowel disease was the primary cause of death in some cases, despite gallstone presence.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 16, 2026

A Two-Step Method for Percutaneous Transhepatic Choledochoscopic Lithotomy
03:56

A Two-Step Method for Percutaneous Transhepatic Choledochoscopic Lithotomy

Published on: September 13, 2022

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Comparative Pathology
  • Primate Health

Background:

  • Cholelithiasis, or gallstone disease, is a condition affecting bile production and flow.
  • Callitrichids, a group of small New World monkeys, are susceptible to various health ailments.

Observation:

  • Medical records of six callitrichids (three male, three female) across four species diagnosed with cholelithiasis were reviewed.
  • Clinical signs included chronic weight loss, lethargy, weakness, diarrhea, icterus, and abnormal gait.
  • Hematologic abnormalities such as leukocytosis, elevated bilirubin, and anemia were noted.

Findings:

  • Antemortem diagnosis of cholelithiasis was achieved in four of six cases.
  • Radiographic evidence confirmed gallstones in three cases.
  • All analyzed gallstones were pigment stones, with two primarily composed of cystine.
  • Surgical gallstone removal was successful in two individuals.
  • While gallstones contributed to morbidity, inflammatory bowel disease was identified as the primary cause of mortality in at least three animals.

Implications:

  • This study highlights the clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges of cholelithiasis in callitrichids.
  • Understanding the interplay between gallstones and other diseases like inflammatory bowel disease is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Further research into the etiology and management of gallstones in non-human primates is warranted.