Retroperitoneal abscesses in two western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla).
This report describes two cases of retroperitoneal abscesses in female western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). Clinical symptoms included perivulvar discharge, lameness, hindlimb paresis, and general malaise. Retroperitoneal abscesses should be considered as part of a complete differential list in female gorillas with similar clinical signs.
Alicia
A
Hahn
Jennifer
J
D'Agostino
Gretchen A
GA
Cole
Jan
J
Raines
D018784:Abdominal Abscess / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018420:Ape Diseases / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006071:Gorilla gorilla; D034062:Insomnia, Fatal Familial; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space / Q000473:pathology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents