Extreme tetralogy of fallot with polycythemia in a ferret (Mustela putorius furo)

A 5-month-old, intact male ferret (Mustela putorius furo) was presented with apathy, tachypnea and exercise intolerance.On physical examination, tachypnea and cyanosis were observed. The complete blood count revealed a severe polycythemia, with lymphopenia, neutrophilia and eosinophilia.Thoracic radiographs revealed cardiomegaly and a diffuse alveolar pulmonary pattern.The echocardiography revealed an interventricular septal defect, pulmonic artery occlusion, overriding of the aorta and right ventricle hypertrophy, compatible with a tetralogy of Fallot (TOF).
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research