Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Odontomas in two long-finned ocellaris clownfish ( Amphiprion ocellaris).
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Vorbach, Bryan S et al.
- Affiliation:
- University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine · United States
Abstract
Two adult long-finned ocellaris clownfish ( Amphiprion ocellaris) from 2 different aquaculture facilities were examined at the University of Florida, Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory for oral masses. Incisional biopsies were obtained from the masses under anesthesia, and histologic examination revealed both to be odontomas. Most benign odontomas are classified as hamartomas (disorganized proliferations of tissues found normally at the site of origin). Odontomas have previously been reported in wild teleost fish in association with viral infections and pollution.
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