A female Columbian red-tailed boa was presented for vomiting and 10 months of anorexia and weight loss.
A female Columbian red-tailed boa was presented for vomiting and 10 months of anorexia and weight loss.
Case Of the Month
Mesenchymal Neoplasia in a 14-year-old F Columbian Red-Tailed Boa : Our Case of the Month January 2017
DX
Mesenchymal neoplasia.
Outcome
An exploratory surgery was performed to further investigate and for possible removal, but the mass was too invasive for resection. Owners opted for humane euthanasia.
Sampling
22-guage US-guided fna.
Image Interpretation
A 5.0 cm wide, irregular, mixed, echogenic, mineralizing mass was noted at the distal aspect of the small intestine at the junction with the cecum. A fluid obstruction pattern was noted prior to the mass that continued throughout the coelom. Ultrasound guided FNA was performed upon the mass to assess the suspected neoplasia prior to potential exploratory surgery.
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
"Bubu" Kokeny ACMP case scanned by EL
Gender :
Female, Intact
Species :
Exotic
Status :
Complete
Code :
04_00563
Clinical Signs
- "Not Doing Right"
- Anorexia
- Vomiting
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Clinical Signs
- "Not Doing Right"
- Anorexia
- Vomiting