Sacrococcygeal teratoma neonatal feline: case report

Authors

  • Fernanda Vieira Henrique Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
  • Angélica Ramalho de Araújo Leite Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
  • Carla Lauise Rodrigues Menezes Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
  • Almir Pereira de Souza Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
  • Priscila Maria Silva do Carmo Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
  • Antônio Flávio Medeiros Dantas Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2014v35n1p375

Keywords:

Surgery, Cat, Histopathology, Embryonal tumor.

Abstract

Teratomas are embryonal benign tumors formed by different types of tissues derived from the three germ layers, found most commonly in the ovaries and testicles, mainly in horses and humans. It is reported a case of teratoma occurred in a cat of three months of age, male and mongrel. Clinically the animal showed increase of volume of 13 x 7.0 x 4.0 cm extension of smooth and firm and floating areas in the base of the tail, observed by owner from birth and progressive growth. In the radiographic examination of the tail were observed radiopaque areas diffusely distributed on the entire tumor mass. The animal was undergoing excision of the mass and the material was sent for histopathological examination which was diagnosed teratoma. The animal recovered from surgery, which is the only treatment recommended in this case.

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Author Biographies

Fernanda Vieira Henrique, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Discente de Mestrado do Programa de Pós-Graduação da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, UFCG, Centro de Saúde e Tecnologia Rural, campus de Patos, PB.

Angélica Ramalho de Araújo Leite, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Discente de Mestrado do Programa de Pós-Graduação da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, UFCG, Centro de Saúde e Tecnologia Rural, campus de Patos, PB.

Carla Lauise Rodrigues Menezes, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Discente de Mestrado do Programa de Pós-Graduação da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, UFCG, Centro de Saúde e Tecnologia Rural, campus de Patos, PB.

Almir Pereira de Souza, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Prof. Dr. da Unidade Acadêmica de Medicina Veterinária, UFCG, campus de Patos, PB.

Priscila Maria Silva do Carmo, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Discente de Doutorado o Programa de Pós-Graduação UFCG, campus de Patos, PB.

Antônio Flávio Medeiros Dantas, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Prof. Dr. da Unidade Acadêmica de Medicina Veterinária, UFCG, campus de Patos, PB.

Published

2014-02-27

How to Cite

Henrique, F. V., Leite, A. R. de A., Menezes, C. L. R., Souza, A. P. de, Carmo, P. M. S. do, & Dantas, A. F. M. (2014). Sacrococcygeal teratoma neonatal feline: case report. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 35(1), 375–380. https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2014v35n1p375

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