Multiple congenital defects in a newborn foal

A case of multiple congenital defects in a newborn foal is reported. The animal showed hypoplasia of the left pelvic limb bones, uterus unicornis, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and unilateral renal and ureteral agenesis. This report includes the macroscopic and microscopic lesions observed in the case.

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Main Authors: Silva,J.F., Serakides,R., França,S.A., Boeloni,J.N., Ocarino,N.M.
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Escola de Veterinária 2014
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-09352014000601671
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Summary:A case of multiple congenital defects in a newborn foal is reported. The animal showed hypoplasia of the left pelvic limb bones, uterus unicornis, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and unilateral renal and ureteral agenesis. This report includes the macroscopic and microscopic lesions observed in the case.