PMC5756258_01
Lumbar vertebrae were absent, sacrum and pelvis were normal in the lateral radiograph.
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F1
Radiography of the abdominal region revealed that no lumbar vertebrae were seen in their place (Figs. 1 and 2).
Thoracic and abdominal organs were seen normal, the sacrum and hind limbs were normal in venterodorsal radiograph.
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F2
Radiography of the abdominal region revealed that no lumbar vertebrae were seen in their place (Figs. 1 and 2).
As seen in the photo that taken after autopsy, the spine was seem normal. 1) Thoracic vertebrae, 2) Sacrum, 3) Wing of ilium, 4) Muscular sheath, 5) Sacroiliac junction, 6) Ribs, 7) Stifle, 8) Spinal cord.
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F3
Necropsy confirmed radiological findings (Fig. 3).