Recent Studies from Technical University of Machala Add New Data to Pulmonary Hypertension (Incidental Findings At Necropsy of Hypoplasia of Two Lung Lobes In the Left Lung of a Cat).

A recent study conducted by researchers at the Technical University of Machala in Ecuador has documented a case of pulmonary hypoplasia in a domestic cat infected with feline leukemia virus (FeLV). Pulmonary hypoplasia is a condition characterized by underdevelopment of lung tissue and blood vessels, which can lead to respiratory difficulties. The study found that the cat exhibited severe respiratory symptoms and pleural effusion, and necropsy revealed alterations in the architecture of the left lung. This case report provides valuable insights into the anatomical and pathophysiological impacts of pulmonary hypoplasia in felines with FeLV. [Extracted from the article]