Fibroblastic osteosarcoma in a lion (Panthera leo)
Journal Title: Open Veterinary Journal - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
This report describes a case of spontaneous fibroblastic osteosarcoma in the humerus of a lion from a private park in Perugia, Italy. The tumor had an irregular, smooth, brown surface and a generally firm, rubbery consistence with gritty to hard areas interspersed. The mass was poorly vascularized with areas of necrosis at the periphery. The cut surface showed a multilobulated mass that had breached the humeral cortex, with periosteal production of reactive bone. The mass invaded the epiphysis, the synovial membrane, the joint capsule and ligaments. A mild hemorrhagic effusion appeared in the joint space. Clinical signs, gross and histopathologic findings are described in this rare case of a malignant bone tumor.
Authors and Affiliations
L. Leonardi| Dipartimento di Scienze Biopatologiche e Igiene delle Produzioni Animali e Alimentari, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy, E. Lepri| Dipartimento di Scienze Biopatologiche e Igiene delle Produzioni Animali e Alimentari, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy, S. Nannarone| Dipartimento di Patologia, Diagnostica e Clinica Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy, O. Olivieri| Dipartimento di Patologia, Diagnostica e Clinica Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy, L. Mechelli| Dipartimento di Scienze Biopatologiche e Igiene delle Produzioni Animali e Alimentari, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy
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