A splendid tree frog with edema syndrome and intestinal adenocarcinoma

R.J. Vaughan; S.D. Vitali; K.L. Payne; P.A. Eden

doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2006.05.015

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A splendid tree frog with edema syndrome and intestinal adenocarcinoma

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A splendid tree frog with edema syndrome and intestinal adenocarcinoma

R.J. Vaughan, S.D. Vitali, K.L. Payne and P.A. Eden

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, Vol.9(3), pp.583-587

2006

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvex.2006.05.015

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Abstract

A splendid tree frog (Pelodryas splendida) presented with subcutaneous edema extending along its dorsum from head to vent, which resolved with improvement of ambient temperature and humidity conditions in its enclosure. Four months later, this same frog presented in a moribund state with intracoelomic fluid accumulation. An intestinal adenocarcinoma, a rarely reported neoplasm in amphibians, was diagnosed post mortem. Neoplasia is one of a number of causes of edema syndrome, which is a nonspecific response to disease and debility in anurans.

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Title: A splendid tree frog with edema syndrome and intestinal adenocarcinoma
Authors/Creators: R.J. Vaughan (Author/Creator) - Royal Perth Hospital
S.D. Vitali (Author/Creator) - Royal Perth Hospital
K.L. Payne (Author/Creator) - Royal Perth Hospital
P.A. Eden (Author/Creator)
Publication Details: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, Vol.9(3), pp.583-587
Publisher: W.B. Saunders Ltd
Identifiers: 991005546036307891
Murdoch Affiliation: Murdoch University
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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