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Case 7: 10 year-old, male, Guam rail (Gallirallus owstoni)

July 29, 2022
Dr. Robson Giglio MV, MS, PhD, Diplomate, ACVR

Progressive lethargy & hyporexia

Right lateral radiograph of the thorax/abdomencaption
VD radiograph of the thorax/abdomencaption
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  • 10 year-old, male, Guam rail (Gallirallus owstoni)
  • Progressive lethargy and hyporexia

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What's Your Diagnosis?

  • Severe coelomic effusion and moderate to severe cardiomegaly.
  • Dx: Cardiomyopathy with right-sided cardiac failure. Right-sided CHF more common in birds than left-sided, mainly causing hepatomegaly and coelomic effusion.

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