Granulomatous Myocarditis in a Toco toucan (Ramphastos toco albogularis)

Authors

Yen-Li Huang
Shinn-Shyong Tsai
Omir Adrian Castaneda
Supochana Charoensin
Duangsuda Thongchan
Hung-Yi Wu

Abstract

An uncommon lesion was diagnosed in a 1-year-old female toco toucan (Ramphastos toco albogularis) based on microscopic examinations. Necropsy, histopathology and molecular diagnosis were carried out. At necropsy, possible granulomatous myocarditis was diagnosed in the bird and was confirmed as shown by histopathology. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) revealed an unspecific trematode species as the causative agent. Research on parasitic granulomatous myocarditis in toco toucan has been rarely reported. Therefore, it should be considered during differential diagnosis of avian granuloma cases.

DOI

10.56808/2985-1130.2851

First Page

407

Last Page

412

Recommended Citation

Huang, Yen-Li; Tsai, Shinn-Shyong; Castaneda, Omir Adrian; Charoensin, Supochana; Thongchan, Duangsuda; and Wu, Hung-Yi (2017) "Granulomatous Myocarditis in a Toco toucan (Ramphastos toco albogularis)," The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine: Vol. 47: Iss. 3, Article 14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56808/2985-1130.2851
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/tjvm/vol47/iss3/14