Thrombosis of the caudal vena cava, bovid

Thrombosis of the caudal vena cava, bovid

Gross pathology photograph of a thrombus within the caudal vena cava of a bovid. Note the dark red to black, smooth, glossy clot occluding the lumen of the incised caudal vena cava, which is held open with forceps. Note also the pale color of the lungs, with areas of hemorrhage.

Courtesy of Dr. Sameeh M. Abutarbush.