Haemangiosarcoma in a captive Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica)
A 2.7-year-old male captive Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) died unexpectedly without preceding symptoms. Gross necropsy revealed liver and lung tumours, which proved to be haemangiosarcomas by histopathology. Some of the liver tumours were ruptured, leading to massive intra-abdominal haemorrhag...
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doaj-8bfba6e780834f79b6062153ed665f7b2021-10-02T09:42:35ZengTripoli UniversityOpen Veterinary Journal2218-60502218-60502015-05-01515255Haemangiosarcoma in a captive Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica)F. Vercammen0J. Brandt1L. Van Brantegem2L. Bosseler3R. Ducatelle4Centre for Research and Conservation, Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp, K. Astridplein 26, B-2018 Antwerp, BelgiumCentre for Research and Conservation, Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp, K. Astridplein 26, B-2018 Antwerp, BelgiumDepartment of Pathology, Bacteriology and Avian Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghent, Salisburylaan 133, B-9820 Merelbeke, BelgiumDepartment of Pathology, Bacteriology and Avian Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghent, Salisburylaan 133, B-9820 Merelbeke, BelgiumDepartment of Pathology, Bacteriology and Avian Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghent, Salisburylaan 133, B-9820 Merelbeke, BelgiumA 2.7-year-old male captive Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) died unexpectedly without preceding symptoms. Gross necropsy revealed liver and lung tumours, which proved to be haemangiosarcomas by histopathology. Some of the liver tumours were ruptured, leading to massive intra-abdominal haemorrhage and death. Haemangiosarcomas are rare in domestic and exotic felids, occurring in skin, thoracic-abdominal cavity and bones. Although these tumours mainly appear to be occurring in older cats, they are sometimes observed in younger animals, as in the present case. This is the first description of haemangiosarcoma in a young Asiatic lion.http://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/2015/Volume%205%20%281%29/OVJ-029-02-15%20F.%20Vercammen%20et%20al.pdfAsiatic lionHaemangiosarcomaHistopathologyNeoplasiaPanthera leo persica |
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F. Vercammen J. Brandt L. Van Brantegem L. Bosseler R. Ducatelle Haemangiosarcoma in a captive Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) Open Veterinary Journal Asiatic lion Haemangiosarcoma Histopathology Neoplasia Panthera leo persica |
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F. Vercammen J. Brandt L. Van Brantegem L. Bosseler R. Ducatelle |
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Haemangiosarcoma in a captive Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) |
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Haemangiosarcoma in a captive Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) |
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Haemangiosarcoma in a captive Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) |
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Haemangiosarcoma in a captive Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) |
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Haemangiosarcoma in a captive Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) |
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haemangiosarcoma in a captive asiatic lion (panthera leo persica) |
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Tripoli University |
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Open Veterinary Journal |
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2218-6050 2218-6050 |
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A 2.7-year-old male captive Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) died unexpectedly without preceding symptoms. Gross necropsy revealed liver and lung tumours, which proved to be haemangiosarcomas by histopathology. Some of the liver tumours were ruptured, leading to massive intra-abdominal haemorrhage and death. Haemangiosarcomas are rare in domestic and exotic felids, occurring in skin, thoracic-abdominal cavity and bones. Although these tumours mainly appear to be occurring in older cats, they are sometimes observed in younger animals, as in the present case. This is the first description of haemangiosarcoma in a young Asiatic lion. |
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Asiatic lion Haemangiosarcoma Histopathology Neoplasia Panthera leo persica |
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