Cutaneous fibroma in a common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina)
This is a case report on the management of a common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) with cutaneous fibroma which was managed surgically. An adult common snapping turtle was presented with a pink pendulous mass at the plantar of the left forelimb. The mass was pedunculated, pinkish-red in colou...
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| Language: | English |
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Veterinary Association of Malaysia (VAM)
2018
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/72160/1/Cutaneous%20fibroma%20in%20a%20common%20snapping%20turtle%20.pdf http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/72160/ http://jvm.vam.org.my/1104-2/ |
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| Summary: | This is a case report on the management of a common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) with cutaneous fibroma which was managed surgically. An adult common snapping turtle was presented with a pink pendulous mass at the plantar of the left forelimb. The mass was pedunculated, pinkish-red in colour, round to oblong shape, 4 to 5 cm in diameter with central ulceration site. Microscopic examination revealed well-circumscribed and non-encapsulated mass in the dermal layer with stellate to spindle-shape cells dispersed throughout the tumour mass consist of collagen stroma. A diagnosis of cutaneous fibroma was made. In this case, the mass was removed surgically. Post-operatively, the turtle was managed with enrofloxacin antibiotics and carprofen as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory treatment. The snapping turtle recovered uneventfully. |
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