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Clinical approach to renal neoplasia in budgerigars ( Melopsittacus undulatus )
Author(s) -
SimovaCurd S.,
Nitzl D.,
Mayer J.,
Hatt J.M.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2006.00146.x
Subject(s) - melopsittacus , medicine , budgerigar , pathological , pathology , ultrasonography , etiology , radiology , veterinary medicine , zoology , biology
Renal neoplasia in budgerigars ( Melopsittacus undulatus ) is seen regularly in general practice and is of interest to many practicing veterinary surgeons. This review article provides an overview of the current knowledge and the most recent reports in avian literature regarding renal tumours in budgerigars, with the emphasis on clinical diagnosis and treatment. The high prevalence of renal neoplasia in budgerigar is discussed, with notes on the most commonly diagnosed tumours, possibility of metastases, sex and age predisposition. The possibility of ultrasonography and radiography in the diagnosis of this pathological condition are compared as well as the possible role of blood and urine analyses. Two studies are described, both of which investigate the possible involvement of a retrovirus as the aetiological agent.