Duplicación congénita de la región caudal (Monocephalus dipygus) en un cabrito

Abstract

A case of congenital duplication (monocephalus dipygus) in a goat is described. Two pelvis and four pelvic limbs were observed in the kid. Conjoined or fused symmetric twins were diagnosed. Associated abnormalities were cleft palate and anal atresia. Most of classically recognized teratogen agents were ruled out by history and serology. However, progenitors were familiarly related in second degree. Thus, genetic factors could be suspected in this case. To the authors best knowledge, this is the first report of monocephalus dipygus in a goat.