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Metastatic Osteolytic Angioleiomyosarcoma Induced by a Foreign Body in a Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus).

Authors :
Setyo, L
Sabater, M
Young, A
Rickman, BH
Source :
Australian Veterinary Journal. Sep2019, Vol. 97 Issue 9, p357-360. 4p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

An adult female Eastern Grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus) was examined for lameness due to a mass located at the right tibiotarsal joint. Radiographs revealed a metal arrowhead‐shaped foreign body within the mass alongside a pathologic fracture. Grossly, at necropsy, there was a multilobulated and haemorrhagic mass with intralesional metal fragments, associated osteolysis of the tibiotarsus and pulmonary metastatic nodules. Histologically the neoplasm was composed of plump elongated and fusiform cells that often formed concentrically around small vessels. The pulmonary nodules were composed of similar neoplastic cells, necrosis and haemorrhage. Neoplastic cells were positive immunohistochemically for vimentin and smooth muscle actin. The histological features, immunohistochemical profiles and behaviour of this tumour support a diagnosis of a primary angioleiomyosarcoma with lung metastasis associated with a metal foreign body. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00050423
Volume :
97
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Australian Veterinary Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
138203468
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.12849