Abstract
A geriatric male great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) that was a resident at a raptor center was presented for examination because of stridor and weight loss. Results of physical examination, diagnostic imaging, and biopsy were consistent with disseminated lymphoma involving the oropharynx, neck region (including thyroid and parathyroid glands), keel, spleen, and liver. Attempts to treat the owl with chlorambucil failed, and the owl was euthanatized 5 months later. Neoplastic cells from this owl were immunoreactive to CD-3 antibody, suggesting the lymphoma was of T-cell origin.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 226-233 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Avian
- Bubo virginianus
- CD-3
- Computed tomography
- Endoscopy
- Great horned owl
- Immunohistochemistry
- Lymphoma
- T cell
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Small Animals
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Malka, S., Crabbs, T., Mitchell, E. B., Zehnder, A., Kent, M. S., Lowenstine, L. J., & Hawkins, M. (2008). Disseminated lymphoma of presumptive T-cell origin in a great horned owl (Bubo virginianus). Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery, 22(3), 226-233. https://doi.org/10.1647/2007-048.1