Basal cell carcinoma in two Hermann’s tortoises (Testudo hermanni)

Neoplastic disorders are frequently encountered in the practice of reptile medicine. Herein we report the clinical behavior, antemortem diagnosis, and histopathologic characteristics of a recurrent intraoral keratinizing basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and a metastatic BCC of the carapace in 2 Hermann’s...

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Published in:Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation 2016-11, Vol.28 (6), p.750-754
Main Authors: Hellebuyck, Tom, Ducatelle, Richard, Bosseler, Leslie, Van Caelenberg, Annemie, Versnaeyen, Han, Chiers, Koen, Martel, An
Format: Article
Language:English
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Animal Shells - pathology
Animals
Carcinoma, Basal Cell - diagnosis
Carcinoma, Basal Cell - secondary
Carcinoma, Basal Cell - veterinary
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Male
Mouth Neoplasms - diagnosis
Mouth Neoplasms - pathology
Mouth Neoplasms - veterinary
Neoplasm Metastasis
Turtles
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Summary:Neoplastic disorders are frequently encountered in the practice of reptile medicine. Herein we report the clinical behavior, antemortem diagnosis, and histopathologic characteristics of a recurrent intraoral keratinizing basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and a metastatic BCC of the carapace in 2 Hermann’s tortoises (Testudo hermanni). Although squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) in tortoises show similar predilection sites and gross pathologic features, the BCCs described in our report were characterized by a remarkably fast and highly infiltrative growth in comparison to SCCs. Accordingly, early diagnosis including reliable discrimination from SCC is essential toward the management of this neoplastic entity in tortoises.
ISSN:1040-6387
1943-4936
DOI:10.1177/1040638716668560