Abstract
An adult male common genet (Genetta genetta) was examined for an onset of severe dyspnea. Physical examination findings included tachypnea and increased inspiratory sounds. Survey radiographs showed consolidation of both lung lobes, and a bronchoalveolar lavage sample contained cholesterol crystals. The genet was treated with a glucocorticoid but died overnight. Gross necropsy findings included consolidated lungs, multiple pale foci in the heart, and an atrophic right kidney. The histologic diagnosis was metastatic adenocarcinoma with associated endogenous lipid pneumonia.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 710-712 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2010 |
Keywords
- Adenocarcinoma
- Genetta genetta
- Viverridae
- disease
- endogenous lipid pneumonia
- genet
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Animal Science and Zoology
- veterinary(all)