Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rodent Oncology: Diseases, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics.
- Journal:
- The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Hocker, Samuel E et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- rodent
Abstract
Cancer incidence in rodent species varies dramatically from a common occurrence in mice and rats to just a limited number of documented cases in chinchillas and degus. This article summarizes common tumors, both benign and malignant, that have been reported to occur in rodents. Outlined are clinical signs, diagnostics, and treatments that have been described for rodents presenting with specific neoplasms.
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