title: Osteosarcoma in a woma python (Aspidites ramsayi).
abstract: Osteosarcoma of the axial skeleton in an 18-month-old woma python (Aspidites ramsayi) is described. A subcutaneous mass overlying the costal arches enlarged progressively over a period of 5 months and, in that time, became ulcerated and more invasive of surrounding tissues. A punch biopsy of the lesion under general anaesthesia provided tissue for histopathology and diagnosis of low-grade osteosarcoma.
authors: Brisbane Bird and Exotics Veterinary Service, Macgregor, Queensland, Australia. melinda@bbevs.com
authors: M L
authors: ML
authors: Cowan
authors: D J
authors: DJ
authors: Monks
authors: S R
authors: SR
authors: Raidal
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D017821:Boidae; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D037901:Euthanasia, Animal; D008297:Male; D012516:Osteosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D057805:Pets