Complete diphallia, imperforate ani (type 2 atresia ani), and an accessory scrotum in a 5-day-old calf

Alan T. Loynachan, Carney B. Jackson, Lenn R. Harrison

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Abstract

A 5-day-old Angus calf was submitted to the necropsy service at the University of Kentucky Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center. At birth, the calf was noted to have 2 scrota. Five days post-calving the calf developed severe tenesmus and an umbilical infection. Clinical examination revealed atresia ani. At necropsy, complete diphallus, imperforate ani (type 2 atresia ani), and remnants of 2 scrota were identified. This report describes the gross pathologic appearance of a rare case of complete diphallia, imperforate ani (type 2 atresia ani), and an accessory scrotum in a 5-day-old calf.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)408-412
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation
Volume18
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2006

Keywords

  • Accessory scrotum
  • Atresia ani
  • Bovine
  • Diphallus
  • Imperforate ani
  • Scrotum

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Veterinary

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