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Endocrine neoplasia in New World primates
J L Dias1, R J Montali, J D Strandberg
1Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
Journal of Medical Primatology
|January 1, 1996
Summary
A study of New World primates found benign endocrine neoplasms in 1.9% of animals. The adrenal gland was most affected, with pheochromocytoma being the most common tumor type.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Primate Oncology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Neoplasms in New World primates are infrequently reported.
- Understanding endocrine neoplasm prevalence is crucial for primate health management.