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ArticleVeterinary medicine and science2024

First report of kyphoscoliosis in the narrow-ridged finless porpoises (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis): Findings from congenital and degenerative cases comparison using post-mortem computed tomography.

Adams Hei Long Yuen, Sang Wha Kim, Kyunglee Lee, Young Min Lee, Sung Bin Lee, Min Ju Kim, Cherry Tsz Ching Poon, Won Joon Jung, Su Jin Jo, Mae Hyun Hwang and 5 more

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Adams Hei Long YuenCollege of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-9326-0247
Sang Wha KimDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, and Institute of Endemic Disease, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-7205-7741
Kyunglee LeeCetacean Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Ulsan, Republic of Korea.
Young Min LeeCollege of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sung Bin LeeCollege of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Min Ju KimCetacean Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Ulsan, Republic of Korea.
Cherry Tsz Ching PoonDepartment of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China.ORCID 0000-0003-3020-519X
Won Joon JungCollege of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Su Jin JoCollege of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Mae Hyun HwangCollege of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jae Hong ParkCollege of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0009-0004-1156-5303
Dasol ParkCollege of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sib Sankar GiriCollege of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Seung Hyeok SeokDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, and Institute of Endemic Disease, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Se Chang ParkCollege of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-9821-387X

Funding

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries in the Republic of KoreaNational Institute of Fisheries Science of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries in the Republic of Korea R2023004This research was supported by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korea government (MIST) 2022R1C1C2010114
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Abstract

introductionSpinal deformities, including kyphoscoliosis, have been consistently documented in cetaceans. However, the majority of reported cases of kyphoscoliosis in cetaceans pertain to bottlenose dolphins, with limited information on its occurrence in narrow-ridged finless porpoise (NFP) (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis). MATERIALS AND

methodsIn November 2021, two deceased NFPs were discovered stranded on the shores of the Republic of Korea. As part of the pioneer stranded cetacean imaging programme in the Republic of Korea, both carcasses underwent post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT), revealing congenital and degenerative traumatic kyphoscoliosis, respectively.

resultsAlthough kyphoscoliosis may not have directly caused the demise of these individuals, it is hypothesized that the reduced spinal range of motion and mobility associated with kyphoscoliosis may have contributed to their deaths.

conclusionThis case report presents the first documented cases of kyphoscoliosis in two NFPs stranded in Korean waters, utilizing PMCT as an efficient methodology for assessing skeletal abnormalities in cetaceans.

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PorpoisesAnimalsPostmortem ImagingRepublic of Koreaanthropogenic activitycongenital kyphoscoliosisdegenerative kyphoscoliosisnarrow-ridged finless porpoiseNeophocaena asiaeorientalispost-mortem computed tomography

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