Clinical course of a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor in a Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica)

Steinmetz, H.W.; Rutten, M.; Ruess-Melzer, K.; Ohlerth, S.; Lischer, C.; Oevermann, A.; Bode-Lesniewska, B.; Hatt, J.M. (2010). Clinical course of a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor in a Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica). Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation, 22(6), pp. 970-5. Columbia, Mo.: American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians AAVLD 10.1177/104063871002200621

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A 14-year-old male Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) was admitted with an ulcerating mass on the right thoracic wall. Radiographic and computed tomographic evaluation indicated 2 isolated cutaneous masses without any signs of metastasis. Histology of a Tru-Cut biopsy revealed an anaplastic sarcoma with giant cells. Both tumors were resected with appropriate normal tissue margins. The size of the defect did not allow primary closure of the wound; therefore, a mesh expansion technique was attempted. Three months later, the tiger had to be euthanized due to extensive metastasis to the lungs. Histomorphological features and immunohistochemical results confirmed the diagnosis of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor. In contrast to domestic animal experience, the tumor had spread extensively to the lungs without local reccurrence in a short period of time. Correct diagnosis requires various immunohistochemical evaluations of the tumor tissue.

Item Type:

Journal Article (Original Article)

Division/Institute:

05 Veterinary Medicine > Department of Clinical Research and Veterinary Public Health (DCR-VPH) > Experimental Clinical Research

UniBE Contributor:

Oevermann, Anna

ISSN:

1040-6387

Publisher:

American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians AAVLD

Language:

English

Submitter:

Factscience Import

Date Deposited:

04 Oct 2013 14:32

Last Modified:

05 Dec 2022 14:10

Publisher DOI:

10.1177/104063871002200621

Web of Science ID:

000284666500021

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/12369 (FactScience: 218701)

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