Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Budgerigar with large fluid-filled neck tumor diagnosis and treatment
By Asghari Baghkheirati, Amir et al.·Published in The Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine·2023·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Papillary Cystadenocarcinoma in a Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus)
- Species:
- bird
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male budgerigar was brought in with a large, fluid-filled mass in his neck. The vet performed tests including imaging and a fine needle aspiration to check the tumor. After confirming it was a papillary cystadenocarcinoma (a type of tumor), the vet surgically removed the mass. The bird's condition was closely monitored, and there were no signs of infection post-surgery.
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Abstract
Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) is a tiny colorful parrot and one of the most popular pets worldwide. This study was performed on a 5-year-old male budgerigar with a large and fluid-filled mass in the anterior part of the neck. Fine needle aspiration was accomplished to determine tumor origin, and the tumor content was cultured on blood and MacConkey agars (aerobic and anaerobic conditions). Besides, tumor ultrasonography and whole-body radiographs were done in the lateral and ventrodorsal positions. Finally, the tumor was removed, fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin, and stained with hematoxylin and eosin (H & E). The radiology and ultrasonography results showed that the tumor (5.2×4×3.7 cm) had a homogenous structure filled with echogenic fluid content. The tumor content culture revealed no bacterial growth. Histopathologically, the mass was composed of cystic spaces with invagination of the lining epithelial cells, forming intraluminal papillae. The tumor was diagnosed as a papillary cystadenocarcinoma.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.32598/ijvm.17.4.1005214