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Post-injection sciatic neuropathy in a cynomolgus macaque (Macaca fascicularis)
1Veterinary Services, Nonclinical Safety Assessment at Covance Laboratories, Inc., Chandler, Arizona, USA.
Journal of Medical Primatology
|November 19, 2013
Abstract
Background:
Intramuscular injection is a common route parenteral used in primates.
Methods:
A cynomolgus macaque was evaluated for acute lameness and atrophy of the left leg with no evidence of trauma.
Results:
History revealed ketamine injection 12 days prior.
Conclusions:
Histologic examination supported traumatic injection neuropathy due to intramuscular injection.
