Metastatic granulosa cell tumor in a mangrove snake (boiga dendrophila melanota)

A 12-year-old, female mangrove snake (Boiga dendrophila melanota) was presented with a one-month history of anorexia, lethargy, and progressive distention of the caudal coelomic cavity. Based on ultrasonographic and cytological examination, an ovarian neoplasia was considered to be the presumptive antemortem diagnosis. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a granulosa cell tumor (GCT) with metastatic tumors in the coelomic fat bodies. Four months following oophorectomy and surgical removal of the distant metastasis, the snake was euthanized because of acute onset of lethargy, cardiomegaly, and dyspnea.
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research