United Pet Club

顎裂

Hereditary

一種先天性缺陷,發育過程中口腔頂部(顎)未能閉合,在口腔和鼻腔之間留下通道。可為遺傳性,尤以短頭犬種具品種易感性,也可由妊娠期致畸物引起。患病幼犬吸乳困難,易發生吸入性肺炎。

Quick facts

Type:
Congenital
Typical onset:
Congenital
Body systems:
Dental oral, Upper respiratory
Affected species:
DOG
Reference codes:
ICD11 LA42.Z, OMIA 000203-9615, OMIA:197

Sources & references

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