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KMID : 1094020150320010112
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics
2015 Volume.32 No. 1 p.112 ~ p.114
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Notomelia with Supernumerary Hindlimb in a Korean Native Calf
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Yun Sung-Ho
Kwon Young-Sam
Jang Kwang-Ho
Kim Jung-Eun
Kim Seung-Joon
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Abstract
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A 1-month-old female Korean native calf was referred to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, KyungpookNational University. The chief complaint was a supernumerary limb on the dorsal thoracic region. The ectopic limbwas smaller than normal limbs and it was partially attached on the ribs. Surgical excision was performed to removethe supernumerary ectopic limb and notomelia was successfully corrected. Supernumerary ectopic limb is defined asthe presence of accessory limb or limbs attached to various body regions. This study reports macroscopic andradiographic features of notomelia in a female Korean native calf.
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KEYWORD
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supernumerary ectopic limb, polymelia, Korean native calf, notomelia
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