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Cutaneous epitheliotropic T-cell lymphoma in a sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps)
Piercarlo Amati1, Carla Dedola2, Roberta Demontis2
1Private Practitioner, Leinì (TO), Italy.
Veterinary Dermatology
|December 26, 2024
Abstract:
A 3-year-old male sugar glider presented with pruritus and alopecia primarily affecting the back and neck regions. Dermatologic diagnostics ruled out common causes. Skin biopsies revealed cutaneous epitheliotropic T-cell lymphoma, a rare condition in sugar gliders. Despite treatment, the glider's condition worsened, leading to death. This case highlights the importance of thorough diagnostic evaluation in exotic pets.
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