Original scientific paper

Subcutaneous xanthoma in a cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) - a case report.

Marija Lipar ; Clinic for Surgery, Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Danijela Horvatek ; Department of Avian Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Estella Prukner-Radovčić ; Department of Avian Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Andrea Gudan Kurilj ; Department of General Pathology and Pathological Morphology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Berislav Radišić ; Clinic for Surgery, Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Dražen Vnuk ; Clinic for Surgery, Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Nikica Prvanović ; Clinic for Obstetrics and Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Branimir Škrlin ; Department of Radiology, Ultrasonography and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Dražen Matičić ; Clinic for Surgery, Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Subcutaneous tumor in a 17-year-old female cockatiel is described. The yellowish, elliptic tumor measuring 4×3 cm was noticed by the owner of this bird, on the right side of the cloaca. The skin was damaged and the wound was bleeding. After the clinical examination, surgical removal of the tumor was suggested. Histopathological examination revealed the presence of a xanthoma. In a period of one year, neither the reoccurrence of the skin xanthoma nor any health problems were observed.

Keywords

xanthoma; cockatiel; Nymphicus hollandicus; hyperlipidemia; metabolic disorders; subcutaneous tumors

Hrčak ID:

70949

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/70949

Publication date:

20.7.2011.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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