Bilateral diffuse cystic renal dysplasia in a 9-day-old Thoroughbred filly.
A 9-day-old Thoroughbred filly was presented for diarrhea and lethargy. Diagnostic test results were compatible with severe renal dysfunction. Diffuse cystic lesions of both kidneys were identified on ultrasonographic examination. Postmortem examination confirmed the presence of multiple renal cysts. Congenital nephropathy compatible with bilateral diffuse cystic renal dysplasia was diagnosed.
Department of Clinical Studies (Medina-Torres, Hewson) and Veterinary Teaching Hospital (Stämpfli), Ontario Veterinary College; Animal Health Laboratory (Stalker), University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario.
Carlos E
CE
Medina-Torres
Department of Clinical Studies (Medina-Torres, Hewson) and Veterinary Teaching Hospital (Stämpfli), Ontario Veterinary College; Animal Health Laboratory (Stalker), University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario.
Joanne
J
Hewson
Department of Clinical Studies (Medina-Torres, Hewson) and Veterinary Teaching Hospital (Stämpfli), Ontario Veterinary College; Animal Health Laboratory (Stalker), University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario.
Simon
S
Stämpfli
Department of Clinical Studies (Medina-Torres, Hewson) and Veterinary Teaching Hospital (Stämpfli), Ontario Veterinary College; Animal Health Laboratory (Stalker), University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario.
Margaret J
MJ
Stalker
D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D006736:Horses; D052177:Kidney Diseases, Cystic / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*