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...
Main Authors: | F. Vercammen, J. Brandt, L. Van Brantegem, L. Bosseler, R. Ducatelle |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tripoli University
2015-05-01
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Series: | Open Veterinary Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/2015/Volume%205%20%281%29/OVJ-029-02-15%20F.%20Vercammen%20et%20al.pdf |
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