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Multicentric schwannomas causing chronic ruminal tympany and forelimb paresis in a Holstein cow
Author(s) -
Peek S. F.,
Del Piero F.,
Rebhun W. C.,
Adamus C.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.140.19.504
Subject(s) - forelimb , paresis , medicine , anatomy , biology , surgery
A nine‐year‐old Holstein cow that developed recurrent ruminal tympany and an abnormal forelimb gait and posture ultimately became recumbent and unable to rise, and was euthanased. A postmortem examination demonstrated numerous schwannomas affecting peripheral nerves and several thoracic and abdominal viscera.