Table 5. Malformations reported in free-ranging dead roe deer submitted to the Centre for Fish and Wildlife Health, Switzerland, 1958–2014.
| Affected organ/tissue | Malformation | |
|---|---|---|
| Skeletomuscular system | ||
| Jaw | Uni- (n = 2) and bilateral (n = 1) brachignatia inferior | |
| Unilateral upper jaw malocclusion | ||
| Prognathia superior | ||
| Anomaly of the jaw (n = 2)1 | ||
| Teeth | Oligodontia (only P2 in upper jaw) | |
| Molar misalignment in upper jaw | ||
| Skull | Right deviation of the nasal bone | |
| Splintered antlers | ||
| Skeleton | Micromyelia on all four legs (fawn) | |
| Spinal curvature (foetus)2 | ||
| Abdominal wall | Large inguinal hernia (Fig 4F) | |
| Claws | Horn overgrowth on all four legs (n = 2) | |
| Nervous systems and eyes | ||
| Eyes | Microphtalmia unilateral (n = 2) | |
| Microphtalmia bilateral3 | ||
| Urogenitaltract | ||
| Kidneys | Polycystic kindeys4 (n = 26) | |
| Hypoplasia1 | ||
| Genital tract | Hermaphrodite | |
| Gastrointestinal tract | ||
| Oesophagus | Diverticulus (n = 2)5 | |
| Cardiovascular system | ||
| Heart | Ventricle septal defect1 | |
If the number of cases was not specified, the malformation was a single occurrence.
1Additional finding, not further described.
2 Either kyphosis or lordosis.
3With endophtalmitis and retinal dysplasia, predisposing to dog predation.
420 females, 5 males and 1 case of unknown sex.
5Leading to aspiration pneumonia.