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Atrial septal defect in a bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata)
1Primate House, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, India.
Journal of Medical Primatology
|January 1, 1990
Summary
A rare congenital heart condition, Atrial Septal Defect, was identified in a young bonnet macaque during a post-mortem examination. This case highlights a specific cardiac anomaly in non-human primates.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Primate Medicine
- Cardiology
Background:
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) is a congenital heart anomaly.
- Non-human primates serve as valuable models in biomedical research.
- Understanding congenital defects in primates is crucial for comparative pathology.
Observation:
- An autopsy was performed on a subadult bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata).
- The examination revealed the presence of an Atrial Septal Defect.
- Detailed case history and gross autopsy findings were documented.
Findings:
- Confirmation of Atrial Septal Defect in a bonnet macaque.
- The defect was identified during routine post-mortem examination.
- The case provides specific pathological data on this primate species.
Implications:
- Contributes to the understanding of congenital cardiac anomalies in Macaca radiata.
- Informs comparative studies of cardiovascular diseases in primates.
- Highlights the importance of detailed post-mortem analysis in non-human primate research.