65/21 | Clinical & Field Article | Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
Concurrent Occurrence of Congenital Hypospadias and Atresia Ani in a Male Calf
R. Bala Mounika, S.Prudhvi and M. Rama GouryState Institute of Animal Health, Tanuku, West Godavari District, Andhrapradesh, India
Published in the Indian Veterinary Journal January 2021 : 98 (1) - pages 40 to 42(Received: December, 2021, Accepted: January, 2022)
Abstract
The current communication describes concurrent occurrence of hypospadias and atresia ani in a 2-day old male calf. Physical examination revealed absence of anal opening, presence of bifid scrotum, incompletely formed preputial sheath, penile aplasia and presence of urethral opening within a skin in the ventral abdomen. The two congenital abnormalities were surgically corrected.
Key Words: atresia ani, bifid scrotum, cow calf, congenital abnormality, hypospadias, penile aplasia