Abnormal hematologic findings in an African hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) with gastrointestinal lymphosarcoma.
A 4-year-old African hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) was examined for weight loss and hematochezia, and was subsequently diagnosed with gastrointestinal lymphosarcoma. Abnormal hematological findings included marked leukocytosis with lymphocytosis and atypical circulating lymphocytes. This report represents the first documentation of hemogram abnormalities associated with gastrointestinal lymphosarcoma in this species.
Helmer
P J
PJ
Calgary Caged and Exotic Pet Clinic, Alberta.
D000818:Animals; D005770:Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D006364:Hedgehogs; D006403:Hematologic Tests / Q000662:veterinary; D007964:Leukocytosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000166:cytology; D008218:Lymphocytosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*