Perocormus associated with segmental aplasia of the cervical spinal cord in a Japanese shorthorn calf.
A rare case of perocormus associated with segmental aplasia of the cervical spinal cord in a Japanese Shorthorn calf is reported. The severe reduction of body length with normal extremities combined to produce so the called "elk calf" appearance. Other associated malformations included hypoplasia of the lung, anorectal agenesis and a lobulated spleen.
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Department of Experimental Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Kitasato University, Aomori, Japan.
Azuma
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Nozuki
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Konno
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D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle / Q000002:abnormalities*; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008168:Lung / Q000002:abnormalities; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000002:abnormalities*