Abstract:

The purpose of this case presentation was to describe multi organ anomalies, including atresia ani and vulva, cloacal formation, vaginal ectopy, and coccygeal agenesis, in urogenital system of a calf, and to evaluate the results of the treatment. The case material was a 2-day old Simmental calf brought to the clinic with complaints of a mass at the perineal area and the lack of tail. Clinical examination revealed atresia ani, atresia vulva and a fluctuant mass sizing 8x10x25 cm at the perineal region. Under sedation and local infiltration anesthesia, the mass was surgically extirpated and in histopathological examination it was determined non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, which complies with the vaginal mucosa histomorphology. In follow up, the animal was seen to defecate and urinate with no problems. In conclusion, the present case contributes to clinical practice and to the literature in terms of similar cases.

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