Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Alpaca cria with missing right kidney and kidney failure
By Hardefeldt, L Y et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2007·University Veterinary Centre Camden, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Renal agenesis in an alpaca cria.
Plain-English summary
A 4-day-old alpaca cria was brought in because it wasn't eating. Despite some initial treatment, the cria returned with worsening symptoms, including severe kidney issues. An ultrasound revealed that the cria was missing its right kidney, and the left kidney was failing. Unfortunately, despite efforts to help, the cria did not improve and was euthanized. A post-mortem examination confirmed the absence of the right kidney and showed significant damage to the left kidney.
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Abstract
A 4-day-old alpaca cria presented for inappetence that responded to symptomatic treatment. The cria re-presented with acute signs of inappetence and azotaemia. The azotaemia persisted despite intravenous fluid therapy. There was no right kidney on ultrasound and there appeared to be perirenal oedema around the left kidney. A diagnosis of right renal agenesis and acute renal failure of the left kidney was made. The cria failed to improve and was euthanased. Necropsy examination confirmed right renal agenesis and agenesis of the right ureter and right renal artery. A section of left kidney submitted for histological examination revealed diffuse, acute, marked tubular degeneration and nephrosis. The cause of the renal failure in the left kidney was not determined.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17470065/