Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Retroperitoneal abscesses in two western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla).
- Journal:
- Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Hahn, Alicia et al.
Abstract
This report describes two cases of retroperitoneal abscesses in female western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). Clinical symptoms included perivulvar discharge, lameness, hindlimb paresis, and general malaise. Retroperitoneal abscesses should be considered as part of a complete differential list in female gorillas with similar clinical signs.
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