Congenital Alveolar Dysplasia
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- 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