Paracloacal gland carcinoma in a sugar glider (petaurus breviceps)
A male sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) was presented to the National Taiwan University Veterinary hospital for repeated self-mutilation of the cloacal region. After correction of husbandry deficiencies and medical management of the lesion, the condition improved but a pericloacal mass was found. Surgical removal of the mass resolved the self-mutilation, and a dorsal paracloacal gland carcinoma was diagnosed on histopathological examination. Straining to defecate and a pericloacal mass could indicate neoplasia in sugar gliders.
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ju-Chi Chen, Pin-Huan Yu, Chen-Hsuan Liu, Chau-Hwa Chi Tags: AEMV Forum Source Type: research