Omaso-abomasal adenocarcinoma in a female Arabian camel (Camelus dromedarius)
This report describes the case of a 15-year-old female Arabian camel with omaso-abomasal adenocarcinoma showing prolonged anorexia with colic bouts leading to cachexia during the last 6 months. Hematological and biochemical findings were indicative of a moderate to severe haemorrhagic anaemia. Ultra...
| Published in: | Journal of Applied Animal Research |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-01-01
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2018.1495644 |
| Summary: | This report describes the case of a 15-year-old female Arabian camel with omaso-abomasal adenocarcinoma showing prolonged anorexia with colic bouts leading to cachexia during the last 6 months. Hematological and biochemical findings were indicative of a moderate to severe haemorrhagic anaemia. Ultrasonographic examination revealed hyperechoic severely thickened (68 mm) and corrugated omaso-abomasal walls with heterogonous contents. Exploratory laparotomy revealed a large barrel-shaped mass with dense contents including parts of the compound stomach adhered to the parietal peritoneum. A definitive diagnosis was based on histopathological examination confirming the mass as an omaso-abomasal adenocarcinoma. Omaso-abomasal adenocarcinoma should be included in the differential diagnosis of abdominal tumours in camel. |
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| ISSN: | 0971-2119 0974-1844 |