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  11. Prevalence, Diagnosis, Treatment Outcomes And Immunohistochemical Characterization Of Neoplastic Disorders In Reptiles Presented At A Veterinary Teaching Hospital: A Cross-sectional Study (2010-2023)

Prevalence, diagnosis, treatment outcomes and immunohistochemical characterization of neoplastic disorders in reptiles presented at a veterinary teaching hospital: A cross-sectional study (2010-2023)

F Solanes-Vilanova1, T Hellebuyck1, K Chiers1

  • 1Department of Pathobiology, Pharmacology and Zoological Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, Merelbeke B-9820, Belgium.

Veterinary Journal (London, England : 1997)
|April 30, 2025

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Reptile neoplasms are increasingly common. This study found dermal tumors in lizards and chelonians, and alimentary tumors in snakes, with prognosis varying by tumor type and malignancy.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Herpetology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Neoplasms are a growing concern in reptile medicine.
  • Understanding reptile neoplasm prevalence and characteristics is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence, diagnosis, treatment outcomes, and immunohistochemical features of neoplasms in reptiles.
  • To analyze species-specific predispositions and compare findings with previous studies.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study analyzing clinical records of 12,383 reptiles (snakes, lizards, chelonians) from 2010-2023.
  • Histological and immunohistochemical evaluation of 134 identified neoplasms.
  • Analysis of clinical signs, treatment, and prognosis.

Main Results:

Keywords:
ImmunohistochemistryNeoplasmPrevalenceReptiles

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  • Neoplasms were diagnosed in 130 of 7261 reptiles with clinical signs.
  • Prevalence: 0.83% in chelonians, 2.63% in lizards, 2.51% in snakes.
  • Common neoplasms: dermal (squamous/basal cell carcinoma) in lizards/chelonians; alimentary tract (adenocarcinoma) in snakes.
  • Good prognosis for integumentary, reproductive, and oral neoplasms post-surgery; guarded prognosis for malignant/metastatic cases.

Conclusions:

  • This study highlights the diversity of reptile neoplasms and their clinical presentations.
  • Immunohistochemistry is essential for accurate diagnosis of certain neoplasms, including hematopoietic and soft tissue tumors.
  • Findings provide insights into reptile neoplasm characteristics and clinical management.
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