Myocarditis as a component of psittacine proventricular dilatation syndrome in a Patagonian conure

Avian Dis. 1992 Oct-Dec;36(4):1117-9.

Abstract

Psittacine proventricular dilatation syndrome was diagnosed at necropsy in a Patagonian conure. Gross and histopathological lesions in the proventriculus, ventriculus, and brain were similar to those previously reported. In addition, severe myocarditis was a prominent feature of this case, a finding not previously defined as a significant component of the condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bird Diseases / pathology*
  • Dilatation, Pathologic / veterinary
  • Female
  • Myocarditis / pathology
  • Myocarditis / veterinary*
  • Proventriculus / pathology*
  • Psittaciformes*
  • Stomach Diseases / pathology
  • Stomach Diseases / veterinary*
  • Syndrome