title: Endocardial fibrosarcoma in a reticulated python (Python reticularis).
abstract: A female, reticulated python (Python reticularis) of unknown age was presented with a history of lethargy, weakness, and distended coelom. Physical examination revealed severe dystocia and stomatitis. The reticulated python was euthanized due to a poor clinical prognosis. Postmortem examination revealed marked distention of the reproductive tract with 26 eggs (10-12 cm in diameter), pericardial effusion, and a slightly firm, pale tan mass (3-4 cm in diameter) adhered to the endocardium at the base of aorta. Based on histopathologic and transmission electron microscopic findings, the diagnosis of endocardial fibrosarcoma was made.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA. sgumber@vetmed.lsu.edu
authors.forename: Sanjeev
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gumber
authors.forename: Javier G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Nevarez
authors.forename: Doo-Youn
authors.initials: DY
authors.lastname: Cho
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D017821:Boidae; D005260:Female; D005354:Fibrosarcoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*