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Julia Schoiswohl1, Bianca Lambacher1, Andrea Klang2
1University Clinic for Ruminants, Department for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna.
Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe G, Grosstiere/Nutztiere
|June 19, 2019
Summary
A low-grade fibrosarcoma, a malignant connective tissue tumor, was diagnosed in a Cashmere goat. This rare occurrence in ruminants highlights the importance of considering tumors in differential diagnoses despite their infrequency.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Oncology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Fibrosarcomas are malignant tumors originating from fibroblasts.
- These tumors typically manifest subcutaneously, with symptoms varying by location.
- Tumors are infrequently diagnosed in ruminants due to their short lifespans in commercial settings.
Observation:
- A case report details a dermal tumor on the external ear (pinna) of a 7-year-old female Cashmere goat.
- The tumor was surgically excised for further analysis.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed the tumor as a low-grade fibrosarcoma.
- This diagnosis is notable given the rarity of such conditions in ruminants.
Implications:
- The case underscores the necessity of including fibrosarcomas in the differential diagnosis for ruminant skin lesions.
- Veterinary practitioners should be aware of neoplastic possibilities even in species with typically short lifespans.
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