Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Congenital aganglionosis in a 3-day-old Holstein calf.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Forzán, Maria J & McClure, J T
- Affiliation:
- Atlantic Veterinary College
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Necropsy of a 3-day-old Holstein heifer revealed proximal megacolon and distal colorectal hypoplasia. Histologically, the hypoplastic distal colon and rectum lacked submucosal and myenteric ganglia. Clinical history, physical examination, and pathologic findings were consistent with intestinal aganglionosis, a congenital anomaly well documented in humans and foals but not previously reported in cattle.
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