title: Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Three Related Kowari (Dasyuroides byrnei).
abstract: We report three kowari (Dasyuroides byrnei) with squamous cell carcinoma affecting the gingiva. These cases occurred in rapid succession in a related group of individuals of similar age, suggesting a familial tendency to this condition and a typical age of presentation. Other conditions affecting the oral cavity can mimic the appearance of oral squamous cell carcinoma in this species, and so knowledge of this condition can assist the veterinarian in making rapid decisions regarding prognosis and improving the welfare of these animals.
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Department, Bristol Zoological Society, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom. Electronic address: rsaunders@bristolzoo.org.uk.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Saunders
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Department, Bristol Zoological Society, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Rowena
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Killick
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Department, Bristol Zoological Society, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Barrows
authors.affiliation: Pathology Department, International Zoo Vet Group, Station House, Keighley, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stidworthy
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D008394:Marsupialia; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000662:veterinary*; D000077195:Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
keywords: kowari; oral cavity; squamous cell carcinoma