Accessory Lungs

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  • Most common developmental disorder, especially in cattle
  • Incompletely differentiated pulmonary tissue present anywhere in the trunk
  • Grossly:
    • Lobulated oedematous masses
    • May be connected to uper alimentary tract
  • Histologically:
    • Dialated structures resembling bronchioles
    • Alveoli and ducts developed to varying degree
  • May cause birthing difficulties