An interesting neurologic case in a lovebird (Agapornis fisheri).
The pathogenic agent of proventricular dilatation disease causes a lymphoplasmacytic inflammation of the central peripheral nervous systems. Usually, the splanchnic nerves are affected, with resultant gastrointestinal dysfunction and clinical signs related to this. When the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves are affected, neurologic signs may be present in various degrees. This case emphasizes the importance of necropsy and histopathologic examination in making a diagnosis and treatment.
Melillo
Alessandro
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Clinica Veterinaria Omniavet, Piazza G. Omiccioli 5, 00125 Rome, Italy. birdalec@gmail.com
D046710:Agapornis; D000818:Animals; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D011531:Proventriculus / Q000473:pathology*; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*