Important pathologic lesions seen with zinc toxiciosis include ileus and focal mononuclear
degeneration of the liver, kidneys and pancreas (LaBonde 1995). Necrotizing pancreatitis
and erosive ventriculitis are other common manifestations. Histologically, the koilin layer is
disrupted and there is ulceration of the underlying mucosa and dysplasia of the ventricular
glands.