Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diaphragmatic hernia in a pet chinchilla.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Aymen, Jessica et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences (Aymen
- Species:
- rodent
Abstract
A 10-year-old pet chinchillawas referred for ultrasound investigation of a thoracic mass. The mass was initially believed to be a pulmonary abscess or tumor based on radiographs and ultrasound. Cytological examination suggested the presence of a gastrointestinal structure in the thorax, and necropsy revealed a true diaphragmatic hernia subdividing the stomach into thoracic and abdominal portions.
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