Agenesis of a radius in a polar bear cub (Ursus maritimus).

C, Lanthier; J, Dupuis; J, Paré

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Agenesis of a radius in a polar bear cub (Ursus maritimus).

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 27 Jul 1998 English Journal:Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, volume 29 (issn: 1042-7260,

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Authors: C, Lanthier; J, Dupuis; J, Paré;

pmid: 9638629

Agenesis of a radius in a polar bear cub (Ursus maritimus).

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Abstract

A polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cub, delivered by a cesarean section, was diagnosed with congenital agenesis of the radius on the basis of clinical presentation and radiology. A specific etiology could not be ascertained. Agenesis of the radius has not been previously reported in any nondomestic species.

Keywords

Male, Radiography, Radius, Animals, Newborn, Animals, Animals, Zoo, Female, Ursidae

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