Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Right lung lobe twisted causing breathing issues in a ferret
By Vuong, Kristina S. et al.·Published in Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound·2024·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine Knoxville Tennessee USA, United States·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Right cranial lung lobe torsion in a domestic ferret ( Mustela putorius furo )
- Species:
- rodent
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old male ferret was brought to the vet after showing signs of lethargy, weakness, and not eating for a day. Upon examination, he was found to be breathing rapidly and in pain, and he appeared dehydrated and weak. X-rays and a CT scan revealed a serious condition called right cranial lung lobe torsion, which is when a part of the lung twists and can lead to other complications like air in the chest and fluid buildup. Unfortunately, the ferret did not survive, as this condition is life-threatening and was likely caused by previous trauma from rib fractures.
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Abstract
Abstract A 3‐year‐old male castrated domestic ferret presented with a 24 h history of lethargy, weakness, and anorexia. The ferret was tachypneic, painful, dehydrated, pale, and obtunded on physical examination. Radiographs and thoracic CT were utilized to diagnose a 360° right cranial lung lobe torsion (LLT) with secondary pneumothorax and pleural effusion. This was confirmed on gross necropsy and histopathology. The LLT was suspected to be secondary to previous trauma based on chronic bilateral rib fractures. Lung lobe torsions are life‐threatening conditions infrequently described in veterinary medicine. Based on our review of the literature, this is the first description of an LLT in a ferret.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.13457