Case of the week 12.18.17
Publication Date: 2017-12-18
History
1 year old Macaw female. 2-3 weeks of hyporexia, weight loss
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Findings
Orhtogonal radiographs of the whole body are available for interpretation.
There is marked diffuse gas dilation of the proventriculus. The patient has a very thin body condition.
The cardiac silhouette is undersized. The remaining structures are normal.
Diagnosis
Proventriculus dilatation disease (PDD), and secondary emaciation and/or dehydration.
Discussion
Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD) is a viral progressive and often fatal disease. It affects the autonomic portion of the gastrointestinal tract (myenteric plexus) and is due to an avian bornavirus.
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References
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/veterinary-science-and-veterinary-medicine/proventricular-dilatation-disease