title: Rodent Oncology: Diseases, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics.
abstract: Cancer incidence in rodent species varies dramatically from a common occurrence in mice and rats to just a limited number of documented cases in chinchillas and degus. This article summarizes common tumors, both benign and malignant, that have been reported to occur in rodents. Outlined are clinical signs, diagnostics, and treatments that have been described for rodents presenting with specific neoplasms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University, 1800 Denison Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA.
authors.forename: Samuel E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Hocker
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University, 1800 Denison Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA. Electronic address: deshar@vet.k-state.edu.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Eshar
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University, 1800 Denison Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA.
authors.forename: Raelene M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Wouda
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D012377:Rodentia
keywords: Chinchillas; Gerbils; Guinea pigs; Hamsters; Mice; Oncology; Rats; Rodent