Acardius acephalus in a goat kid – radiological and gross findings: a case repor

Acardius acephalus in a goat kid – radiological and gross findings: a case report

We received a malformed Messinese Black goat foetus for examination. The foetus was part of a triple gestation, from which two male kids presented no morphological abnormalities and underwent regular slaughtering. X-ray examination and necropsy were performed. On the basis of gross and radiological findings the malformation was classified as acardius acephalus. In human medicine, acardius is a ...

Unusual and Severe Ruminal Impaction in a Goat-Kid: Clinical and Radiological Findings

Case description- a goat-kid with anorexia, weakness, depression, reluctant to move, poor condition, and generalized unthriftiness was admitted to the Veterinary Clinic of Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman. Clinical Findings- body temperature, heart and respiratory rates, hematologic indices including PCV, total and differential WBC and total RBC count were normal. In clinical examination, a...

Disseminated arterial calcification associated with acardius acephalus.

Widespread arterial calcification was shown at necropsy in an infant who died at age 5 days and whose twin was acardiac. The changes resembled closely those described in idiopathic arterial calcification of infancy and the possible importance of haemodynamic factors in the production of these changes is discussed.

Idiopathic Megaesophagus in a Goat: Clinical and Radiological Features

Case Description- A 2-years-old female Iranian cross-breed goat with a history of chronic anorexia and intermittent regurgitation after eating food or drinking water was referred to the Veterinary Clinic.Clinical Findings- In clinical examination, persistent fever, swelling of distal portion of the neck, clinical evidence of laryngeal and pharyngeal dysfunction was detected.Treatment and Outcom...

Prenatal diagnosis of acardius acephalus pygopagus tetrapus parasitic twin: case report