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African Grey Parrot with Uropygial Gland Tumor Removed by Surgery
By Ambar, Neta et al.·Published in Journal of avian medicine and surgery·2022·College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Intraluminal Uropygial Gland Epithelioma in an African Grey Parrot ().
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Plain-English summary
A 27-year-old female African grey parrot was brought in because her uropygial gland (located near the base of the tail) had been enlarged for six months. The owner noticed the swelling, and although the vet tried antibiotics, they didn't help. Imaging showed a mass in the gland, but there was no sign of it spreading. The vet surgically removed the gland, and tests on the tissue revealed it was a type of tumor called an intraluminal uropygial gland epithelioma. The surgery aimed to ensure all tumor cells were removed, which is important for the parrot's recovery.
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Abstract
A 27-year-old female African grey parrot () presented as a referral for surgical removal of an enlarged uropygial gland that was first observed by the owner 6 months prior. Antibiotic therapy was attempted by the referring veterinarian with limited treatment response. No abnormalities were noted in the results of a complete blood count and plasma biochemistry panel. Computed tomographic imaging of the parrot showed a left-sided uropygial gland mass with no evidence of metastasis or invasion into the underlying soft tissue or bone. The uropygial gland was surgically excised in an attempt to obtain clean margins devoid of tumor cells. Histopathological evaluation of the submitted tissue was suggestive of an intraluminal uropygial gland epithelioma. Intraluminal epithelioma should be considered as a differential diagnosis in psittacine species that are presented with an asymmetrically enlarged uropygial gland.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35142167/