Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Adult cat with bronchial dysgenesis and lung overinflation
By LaRue, M J et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1990·Department of Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bronchial dysgenesis and lobar emphysema in an adult cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A male cat was brought to the vet due to ongoing breathing problems. X-rays showed that the right lung was overinflated while the left lung was underdeveloped or not functioning properly. Further tests indicated that the right lung was compensating for the issues with the left. Unfortunately, the cat's condition was serious, and postmortem examination revealed significant lung abnormalities.
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Abstract
An adult male cat was examined because of chronic respiratory tract disease. Results of thoracic radiography indicated overinflation of the right lung, and atelectasis or agenesis of the left lung. Notable aerosol deposition (ventilation) to the right caudal lung lobe was seen by use of pulmonary ventilation scintigraphy. Postmortem findings suggested the primary pathoanatomic lesion was bronchial dysgenesis involving all but the right caudal lung lobe.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2228775/