Case report: Renal malformations in wild roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) in Central Poland
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Kidney malformations, including renal hypoplasia and chronic interstitial nephritis, were identified in two wild roe deer in Poland. This highlights the importance of monitoring kidney health in free-ranging wildlife populations.
Area Of Science
- Veterinary Pathology
- Wildlife Health
- Renal Pathobiology
Background
- Kidney diseases are documented in diverse wild animal species, with higher prevalence in captive individuals.
- Reports of kidney malformations in roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) are infrequent.
- This study investigates two distinct kidney malformations identified in roe deer from Central Poland.

