- Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
- Vol: 31 Issue: 6
- Cranial Duplication (Dicephalus) in a Lamb
Cranial Duplication (Dicephalus) in a Lamb
Authors : Özkan Ünver, Mehmet Kilinç, Nihat Özyurtlu
Pages : 415-417
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :A case of cranial duplication (Dicephalus) was described in a newborn lamb. The radiographic and macroscopic examination was performed after the cesarean section. The lamb´s heads were not completely separated. A complete nasopharynx, oropharynx, laringopharynx, and normal tongue were present in each head. The lamb died shortly after birth.Keywords : Conjoined twins, dicephalus, lamb