Difference between revisions of "Congenital Alveolar Dysplasia"

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Latest revision as of 16:56, 19 February 2011

  • Most common in dogs
  • Grossly:
    • Lungs retain fetal appearance and are poorly aerated
  • Histologically:
    • Uneven size and shape of alveoli, smaller number overall
    • Dilated blood vessels within extensive interstitial tissue
  • It is possible that in utero infection may contribute to this