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Journal of Wildlife Diseases
|November 14, 1998
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Two African hedgehogs died from intestinal lymphosarcoma, a cancer that spread to the liver. This study reports the first cases of this cancer in this species, noting potential retroviral links.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Pathology
  • Oncology
  • Comparative Medicine

Background:

  • African hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris) are popular exotic pets.
  • Neoplastic diseases in small mammals require further investigation.
  • Limited data exists on gastrointestinal cancers in hedgehogs.

Observation:

  • Two adult female African hedgehogs presented with severe inappetance and bloody diarrhea.
  • Post-mortem examination revealed intestinal ulceration and hepatic lipidosis.
  • Histopathology confirmed small intestinal lymphosarcoma with hepatic metastasis.

Findings:

  • Microscopic examination identified lymphosarcoma as the cause of death.
  • Transmission electron microscopy revealed retroviral-like particles on neoplastic cells.

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  • This represents the first documented instance of intestinal lymphosarcoma in African hedgehogs.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the potential for lymphosarcoma in African hedgehogs.
    • Suggests a possible role for retroviruses in hedgehog oncogenesis.
    • Emphasizes the need for increased awareness and diagnostic capabilities for neoplastic diseases in exotic pets.