Cytologic diagnosis of diseases of hedgehogs.
This article focuses on neoplastic diseases because they may be the most frequent disease processes in captive hedgehogs according to the literature and authors' case files and the most common cases submitted for cytologic diagnosis in these species, particularly the African hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris).
Juan-Sallés
Carles
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ConZOOlting Wildlife Management, La Canyella 1, Nau 1, 08445 Samalús (Barcelona), Spain. patologia@conzoolting.com
Garner
Michael M
MM
D000818:Animals; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D003581:Cytodiagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D006364:Hedgehogs; D006411:Hematopoiesis, Extramedullary; D008064:Lipidoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*