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=== Developmental Anomalies ===
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Segmental anomalies of the intestines are common and range from incomplete occlusion (stenosis) to complete occlusion (atresia) of the lumen.
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===== Atresia ani =====
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*A common congenital defect of the lower gastrointestinal tract. 
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*Both the [[Anus - Anatomy & Physiology|anus]] and [[Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology|rectum]] can be affected.
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*Occurs in all species but is most often seen in calves and pigs.
 
  
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===== Atresia coli =====
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*Considered the most common segmental anomaly of the intestine in domestic animals. 
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*Can affect in particular the spiral [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] of Holstein calves and the small [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] of foals.
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===== Atresia ilei =====
 
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*It is less common to see atresia in the [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]].
 
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*Mostly seen in calves.
 
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==== Persistent Meckel's diverticulum ====
 
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*Meckel's diverticulum is a remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct of the yolk sac. 
 
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*Is usually an incidental finding though it can be associated with impaction and/or intussusception. 
 
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==== Megacolon ====
 
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*Occurs in cats, dogs, and pigs.  
 
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*May be due to a lack of myenteric plexuses that occurs when  neuroblasts fail to migrate from the nerual crest to the colorectal myenteric plexuses. 
 
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*Congenital colonic agangliosis, a condition occurring in white foals, can lead to megacolon.  It is thought to be an autosomal recessive condition.
 
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Intestines - Developmental Pathology

Segmental anomalies of the intestines are common and range from incomplete occlusion (stenosis) to complete occlusion (atresia) of the lumen.

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▼ Intestines - Developmental Pathology
  Megacolon
  Persistent Meckel's Diverticulum


References

Brown CC, Baker DC, Barker IK: Alimentary System. In: Jubb, Kennedy and Palmer's Pathology of Domestic Animals, ed. Maxie MG, 5th ed., pp. 1-296. Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA, 2007.

McGavin DM & Zachary, JF: Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease, 4th ed, pp. 301-393.Elsevier, St. Louis, Missouri, 2007.

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