Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Incomplete subaortic stenotic rings in domestic animals--a newly described congenital anomaly.
- Journal:
- The Cornell veterinarian
- Year:
- 1988
- Authors:
- King, J M et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Pathology · United States
Plain-English summary
Researchers have identified a new heart condition called incomplete subaortic stenotic rings in various animals, including four dogs, one cat, one cow, one horse, one sheep, and one pig. These rings are made up of fibrous tissue and look similar to a more severe condition known as complete subaortic stenotic rings. In all nine animals examined, these rings were found during post-mortem examinations and were not linked to any specific health issues at the time. This means that while the condition exists, it was not causing any problems for the animals.
Abstract
A newly described congenital heart anomaly, the incomplete subaortic stenotic ring was detected at necropsy in four dogs, one cat, one cow, one horse, one sheep and one pig. These structures were grossly and histologically similar to complete subaortic stenotic rings, being composed of variably dense interlacing bands and sheets of fibrous connective tissue. In all nine cases, their presence at necropsy was considered an incidental finding.
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