Effects of myofibrogranuloma on serum calcium levels in walleye (Stizostedion vitreum)

Authors

Craig A. Shoemaker, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Harry L. Holloway Jr., University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Abstract

The effect of myofibrogranuloma (skeletal muscle degeneration) on serum calcium levels in spawning walleye (Stizostedion vitreum) was examined. Mean serum calcium levels for healthy male walleye (11.7 ± 1.5 mg/100 ml serum) was significantly lower (P < 0.05) than calcium levels for healthy female walleye (15.4 ± 1.8 mg/100 ml serum). Significant increases (P < 0.1) in serum calcium were seen between healthy male and myofibrogranuloma-diseased male walleye (13.6 ± 2.1 mg/100 ml serum) and between healthy and myofibrogranuloma-diseased female walleye (20.2 ± 3.7 mg/100 ml serum). Elevations seen in mean serum calcium levels suggest the muscle degeneration and subsequent granuloma formation in later stages of myofibrogranuloma have a significant effect on serum calcium.

Recommended Citation

Shoemaker, Craig A. and Holloway, Harry L. Jr. (1997) "Effects of myofibrogranuloma on serum calcium levels in walleye (Stizostedion vitreum)," Great Basin Naturalist: Vol. 57: No. 3, Article 11.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/gbn/vol57/iss3/11