| Preventive medicine success: thymoma removal in an African spot-necked otter (Lutra maculicollis). | |
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PMID: 21370660 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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During a preventive medicine examination on a 13-yr-old intact female African spot-necked otter (Lutra maculicollis), radiographs were obtained and a cranial thoracic mass was noted. Cytology from an ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspirate was suggestive of a thymoma. Surgical removal was performed and this diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology. At a recheck examination 6 mo postsurgery, there was no evidence of recurrence. This case highlights the value of a comprehensive preventive medicine program that resulted in the early detection of a subclinical thymoma and its successful removal. |
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Geoffrey W Pye; Amanda White; P K Robbins; Rachel E Burns; Bruce A Rideout |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Volume: 41 ISSN: 1042-7260 ISO Abbreviation: J. Zoo Wildl. Med. Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
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Created Date: 2011-03-04 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8915208 Medline TA: J Zoo Wildl Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 732-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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San Diego Zoo, 1354 Old Globe Way, San Diego, California 92101, USA. gpye@sandiegozoo.org |
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