Retroperitoneal abscesses in two western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla).

Alicia Hahn, Jennifer D'Agostino, Gretchen A Cole, Jan Raines
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Abstract

This report describes two cases of retroperitoneal abscesses in female western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). Clinical symptoms included perivulvar discharge, lameness, hindlimb paresis, and general malaise. Retroperitoneal abscesses should be considered as part of a complete differential list in female gorillas with similar clinical signs.

MeSH Term

Abdominal Abscess
Animals
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Ape Diseases
Fatal Outcome
Female
Gorilla gorilla
Insomnia, Fatal Familial
Retroperitoneal Space

Chemicals

Anti-Bacterial Agents

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