Localized histiocytic sarcoma in a captive capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)

• Published in: Wētchasān sattawaphāet Vol. 47; no. 1; p. 131
• Main Authors: Srivorakul, Saralee, Boonsri, Kittikorn, Vechmanus, Thewarach, Boonthong, Pinich, O'Sullivan, M Gerard, Pringproa, Kidsadagon
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bangkok Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Veterinary Science 01.03.2017
• Subjects: Acids; Animals; Dendritic cells; Histopathology; Laboratories; Medical prognosis; Tumors; Veterinarians; Veterinary medicine; United States > US; California

An irregular, subcutaneous mass (2x3x2 cm) located between the first and second digits of the left hindlimb of a nine-year-old, male, captive capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) was biopsied. Microscopically, the mass scattered throughout the dermis. The neoplastic cells were arranged in solid-shee...