Submitted by admin on Sat, 09/20/2008 - 21:10
tissue_organ_import:
choana
Clinical description:
On the roof of the oropharynx is a fissure, called the choana, which opens into the nasal cavity. Inspect the area around the choana for ulcers. The choana is also a good place to find respiratory exudate. Birds do not form liquid pus and inspusated exudate tends to accumulate in the choanal orifice. If exudate is present, you can collect a swab sample from the choana. The choana is surrounded by ridges and rows of sharp well-demarcated papillae that point caudally. A variety of diseases can damage the papillae, resulting in blunting.
Record number:
10244
Case number:
Unknown
Age:
6 weeks
Breed:
White Leghorn
Clinical form:
Unknown
Infection type:
Unknown
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Select One
Priority:
1
Rights:
© Cornell University
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