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¹School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pensylvania, Philadelphia, USA.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary medicine
Marine mammal health
Dolphin pathology

Background:

Jaundice (icterus) in marine mammals can indicate serious underlying diseases.
Hepatic fibrosis and biliary system issues are critical indicators of liver health.

Observation:

A mature male bottle-nosed dolphin exhibited clinical signs of jaundice.
The dolphin showed evidence of hepatic fibrosis and atrophy.
Fibrosis was also noted in the pancreas and extrahepatic biliary system.

Findings:

The observed icterus was directly associated with significant fibrosis and atrophy of the liver.
The pancreas and extrahepatic biliary system also displayed fibrotic changes.
The etiology of the hepatic disease remained undetermined.

Implications:

This case highlights the complex pathology that can affect bottle-nosed dolphins.
Understanding the causes of hepatic and biliary fibrosis is crucial for marine mammal conservation.
Further research is needed to identify the triggers for such fibrotic diseases in cetaceans.