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Clabaugh, K., Haag, K. M., Hanley, C. S., Latimer, K. S., & Hernandez-Divers, S. J. (2005). Undifferentiated sarcoma resolved by forelimb amputation and prosthesis in a radiated tortoise (geochelone radiata). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 36(1), 117–120.
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| Resource type: Journal Article DOI: 10.1638/04-022 BibTeX citation key: Clabaugh2005 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Astrochelys, Astrochelys radiata, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Testudinidae, Veterinärmedizin = veterinary medicine Creators: Clabaugh, Haag, Hanley, Hernandez-Divers, Latimer Collection: Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine |
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An adult female, radiated tortoise (Geochelone radiata) presented with a grossly swollen left forelimb that restricted mobility and prevented limb withdrawal. Clinical pathology revealed leukopenia (1.9×109/L) and hyperproteinaemia (69 g/L) that on protein electrophoresis was attributed to increased acute-phase proteins in the alpha fraction (26.4 g/L). Biopsy revealed a poorly differentiated soft tissue sarcoma. Surgical amputation at the proximal humerus was curative. To encourage postoperative mobility, a novel methylmethacrylate prosthesis, molded from a lubricated transected tennis ball, was adhered to the plastron using three cortical bone screws. This is the first recorded case of a sarcoma in the genus Geochelone. Keywords: Radiated tortoise, Geochelone radiata, sarcoma, amputation, prosthesis Added by: Sarina Wunderlich |
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