Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Indolent skin T-cell lymphoma found in a 10-year-old fennec fox
By Shekelle, Kristen L et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2025·Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First report of indolent cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in a fennec fox (Vulpes zerda).
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old fennec fox was brought to the vet because it had multiple areas of hair loss and crusty skin. After examining tissue samples, the vet found that the fox had a type of skin cancer called indolent cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, which is a slow-growing form of lymphoma. This diagnosis was confirmed through specialized tests that looked at the fox's immune cells. While the outcome of treatment isn't mentioned, knowing the diagnosis can help guide future care for this unique pet.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old fennec fox (Vulpes zerda) was presented for multifocal regions of chronic alopecia and crusting. Cutaneous lymphocytosis was diagnosed through histopathological examination and immunohistochemical investigation. Clonal rearrangement of the T-cell receptor gamma locus supports that lymphocytosis in this case was an indolent lymphoma.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40317829/