Lymphosarcoma in a sea otter (Enhydra lutris)

J Wildl Dis. 2002 Jul;38(3):616-7. doi: 10.7589/0090-3558-38.3.616.

Abstract

Lymphoblastic lymphosarcoma involving the mesenteric lymph node and thymus was discovered in a 4 yr old male sea otter (Enhydra lutris). Diagnosis was based on gross and light microscopic studies. The cause of this neoplasm was not determined. This is the first case of lymphosarcoma reported in sea otters.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Liver / pathology
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology
  • Male
  • Mesentery
  • Otters*
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / pathology
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / veterinary*
  • Thymus Gland / pathology