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Enchondroma in a rhesus monkey

J Silverman1, S E Weisbrode, C W Myer

  • 1Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|March 1, 1994
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A benign bone tumor called enchondroma was diagnosed in a rhesus monkey's tibia. Despite tumor growth over two years, the monkey maintained normal limb function, indicating potential for asymptomatic bone tumor progression.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Comparative Pathology
  • Primate Oncology

Background:

  • Enchondromas are benign cartilaginous tumors typically found in long bones.
  • Diagnosis in non-human primates is less common, requiring detailed pathological analysis.
  • Understanding tumor behavior in animal models is crucial for comparative oncology.

Observation:

  • A 2.5-year-old rhesus monkey presented with a noticeable bony enlargement on the distal right tibia.
  • Radiographic imaging revealed features consistent with a bone tumor.
  • Histological examination confirmed the presence of an enchondroma.

Findings:

  • The enchondroma demonstrated significant enlargement over a 2-year observation period.
  • Despite tumor growth, the rhesus monkey experienced no functional impairment of the affected limb.

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  • This suggests a slow-growing, non-invasive nature of the enchondroma in this case.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the possibility of asymptomatic enchondroma progression in non-human primates.
    • It provides valuable data for comparative studies on bone tumor behavior and growth patterns.
    • Further research could explore the long-term implications and potential for surgical intervention if function were compromised.