Intraluminal Uropygial Gland Epithelioma in an African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus)

• Published in: Journal of avian medicine and surgery Vol. 35; no. 4; pp. 433 - 439
• Main Authors: Ambar, Neta, Eshar, David, Njaa, Bradley L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Association of Avian Veterinarians 01.12.2021
• Subjects: Animals; Bird Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Bird Diseases - surgery; Carcinoma - veterinary; Case studies; CLINICAL REPORTS; Diagnosis; Diseases; Female; Health aspects; Parrots; Squamous cell carcinoma; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Uropygial gland; United States

A 27-year-old female African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus) presented as a referral for surgical removal of an enlarged uropygial gland that was first observed by the owner 6 months prior. Antibiotic therapy was attempted by the referring veterinarian with limited treatment response. No abnormali...