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Lorenzo Domenis1, Marzia Pezzolato1, Elena Biasibetti1
1Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte, Liguria e Valle d'Aosta, Via Bologna 148, 10154 Torino, Italy.
A Eurasian otter was diagnosed with gallbladder carcinoma (GBC), a rare cancer. This marks the first documented case of GBC in this species, highlighting its potential occurrence in wildlife.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Wildlife Oncology
- Comparative Pathology
Background:
- Gallbladder carcinoma (GBC) is a rare neoplasm in humans and animals.
- Limited veterinary literature reports GBC in species like cattle, pigs, dogs, and cats.
- Eurasian otters (Lutra lutra) are susceptible to various diseases, but GBC has not been previously reported.
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