Total pneumocystectomy in a telescope goldfish (carassius auratus) with fungal pneumocystitis

A black telescope goldfish (Carassius auratus), approximately 2-years-old, was presented for positive buoyancy disorder of 2 months duration. Physical examination revealed positive buoyancy with a left-sided coelomic distension emerging out of water with cutaneous ulceration. Radiographic and ultrasonographic imaging revealed gaseous distension and malposition of the swim bladder with no other abnormalities noted. A treatment based on antibiotic therapy, increased salinity, and repeated pneumocystocentesis was unsuccessful and the fish eventually became negatively buoyant.
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research