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Jacinto JG, Bolcato M, Sheahan BJ, Muscatello LV, Gentile A, Avallone G, Benazzi C. Congenital Tumours and Tumour-Like Lesions in Calves: a Review. J Comp Pathol 2021; 184:84-94. [PMID: 33894884 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2021.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Congenital tumours and tumour-like lesions represent a group of rare disorders in both veterinary and human medicine that arise from tissue remnants and are detected during pregnancy or within the first 2-3 months of life. Different forms of congenital tumours and congenital tumour-like lesions have been reported in calves and their development is poorly understood. They often pose a diagnostic challenge and the referring nomenclature occasionally may be equivocal. Previous reports regarding tumour-like lesions, soft tissue tumours, vascular tumours, round cell tumours and neoplasms of the nervous, peritoneum and urogenital systems are summarized in this review, and the role of genetic factors in the development of these conditions is discussed.
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- Joana Gp Jacinto
- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Ozzano Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Ozzano Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Ozzano Emilia, Italy.
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Ozzano Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Ozzano Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Ozzano Emilia, Italy
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Kilic E, Schmidt T, Dänicke S, Schmicke M, Schneider E, Vissiennon T, Freick M. Sertoli cell tumour in a neonate calf: an unusual congenital tumour. Tierarztl Prax Ausg G Grosstiere Nutztiere 2017; 44:371-378. [DOI: 10.15653/tpg-150982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2015] [Accepted: 04/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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SummaryCongenital testicular tumours are seldom reported in bovine species. This case report describes the clinical, sonographical, haematological, pathomorphological and immunohistological features of a Sertoli cell tumour in a neonatal German Holstein calf. Microscopically, the enlarged testicle was composed of neoplastic cells, which were packed in well-formed tubules. The mostly polygonal shaped cells had round to elongated nuclei and a scanty eosinophilic cytoplasm. Some cells were arranged perpendicularly to the light PAS-positive basement membrane. These cells were packed in broad sheets separated by dense fibrous stroma. Mitotic figures were present. The features described above are indicative of a Sertoli cell tumour. The contralateral testicle showed a well formed rete testis, fusiform cells and a dense central capillary convolute and haemorrhagic foci. The features are indicative of an extensive fibrosis and older haemorrhage. The neoplasia was immunopositive for vimentin, α-oestrogen receptor, α-inhibin and S-100 protein, but immunonegative for cytokeratine, CD30, progesterone receptor, α-fetoprotein, SALL4, OCT4 and glypican-3. The myco - toxicological investigations revealed the presence of residues of zea - ra lenone, deoxynivalenol, ochratoxin, HT2 toxin and their metabolites in feeds and urine of heavily pregnant cows of the herd. Furthermore, information is provided about oestrogen and testosterone levels of the affected and healthy neonatal calves. A possible influence of mycotoxins on the cancerogenesis is discussed.
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Sakaguchi K, Matsuda K, Suzuki H, Yamamoto N, Kondo Y, Ando T, Koiwa M, Kagawa Y, Taniyama H. Testicular yolk sac tumor of myxomatous, reticular, and polyvesicular vitelline type in a newborn calf. J Vet Diagn Invest 2013; 25:811-5. [DOI: 10.1177/1040638713507447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Yolk sac tumors (YSTs) are rare neoplasms of germ cell origin. In humans, the tumors primarily occur in the testes or ovaries, but occasionally develop at other sites. The neoplastic cells of YSTs form many histological patterns resembling embryonal structures, and the World Health Organization classification lists 11 such patterns: reticular, macrocystic, endodermal sinus, papillary, solid, glandular-alveolar, myxomatous, sarcomatoid, polyvesicular vitelline, hepatoid, and parietal. Among domestic animals, only 2 cases of YST, which were of testicular and abdominal cavity origin, have been reported in calves. In both cases, neoplastic cells had epithelial properties and disseminated metastases in the abdomen. In the present study, the enlarged testis of a newborn calf, which was subsequently diagnosed as YST and exhibited myxomatous, reticular, and polyvesicular vitelline histological patterns, is described. There was no metastasis in this case, and histological and immunohistochemical features varied from previous cases of YST.
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- Kanako Sakaguchi
- Departments of Veterinary Pathology (Sakaguchi, Matsuda, Suzuki, Yamamoto, Kondo, Taniyama), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Ando, Koiwa), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- North Lab, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Kagawa)
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- Departments of Veterinary Pathology (Sakaguchi, Matsuda, Suzuki, Yamamoto, Kondo, Taniyama), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Ando, Koiwa), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- North Lab, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Kagawa)
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- Departments of Veterinary Pathology (Sakaguchi, Matsuda, Suzuki, Yamamoto, Kondo, Taniyama), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Ando, Koiwa), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- North Lab, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Kagawa)
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- Departments of Veterinary Pathology (Sakaguchi, Matsuda, Suzuki, Yamamoto, Kondo, Taniyama), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Ando, Koiwa), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- North Lab, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Kagawa)
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- Departments of Veterinary Pathology (Sakaguchi, Matsuda, Suzuki, Yamamoto, Kondo, Taniyama), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Ando, Koiwa), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- North Lab, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Kagawa)
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- Departments of Veterinary Pathology (Sakaguchi, Matsuda, Suzuki, Yamamoto, Kondo, Taniyama), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Ando, Koiwa), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- North Lab, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Kagawa)
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- Departments of Veterinary Pathology (Sakaguchi, Matsuda, Suzuki, Yamamoto, Kondo, Taniyama), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Ando, Koiwa), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- North Lab, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Kagawa)
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- Departments of Veterinary Pathology (Sakaguchi, Matsuda, Suzuki, Yamamoto, Kondo, Taniyama), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Ando, Koiwa), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- North Lab, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Kagawa)
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- Departments of Veterinary Pathology (Sakaguchi, Matsuda, Suzuki, Yamamoto, Kondo, Taniyama), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Ando, Koiwa), School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- North Lab, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Kagawa)
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Robinson NA, Manivel JC, Olson EJ. Ovarian mixed germ cell tumor with yolk sac and teratomatous components in a dog. J Vet Diagn Invest 2013; 25:447-52. [PMID: 23604259 DOI: 10.1177/1040638713482918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Mixed germ cell tumors of the ovary have rarely been reported in veterinary species. A 3-year-old intact female Labrador Retriever dog was presented for lethargy, abdominal distention, and a midabdominal mass. An exploratory laparotomy revealed a large (23 cm in diameter) left ovarian tumor and multiple small (2-3 cm in diameter) pale tan masses on the peritoneum and abdominal surface of the diaphragm. Histological examination of the left ovary revealed a mixed germ cell tumor with a yolk sac component with rare Schiller-Duval bodies and a teratomatous component comprised primarily of neural differentiation. The abdominal metastases were solely comprised of the yolk sac component. The yolk sac component was diffusely immunopositive for cytokeratin with scattered cells reactive for α-fetoprotein and placental alkaline phosphatase. Within the teratomatous component, the neuropil was diffusely immunopositive for S100, neuron-specific enolase, and neurofilaments with a few glial fibrillary acidic protein immunopositive cells. Ovarian germ cell tumors may be pure and consist of only 1 germ cell element or may be mixed and include more than 1 germ cell element, such as teratoma and yolk sac tumor.
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- Nicholas A Robinson
- Department of Veterinary Population Medicine and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, 244 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, University of Minnesota, 1333 Gortner Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108, USA.
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Jamadagni SB, Jamadagni PS, Lacy SH, Williams B, Upadhyay SN, Gaidhani SN, Hazra J. Spontaneous Nonmetastatic Choriocarcinoma, Yolk Sac Carcinoma, Embryonal Carcinoma, and Teratoma in the Testes of a Swiss Albino Mouse. Toxicol Pathol 2012; 41:532-6. [PMID: 23104768 DOI: 10.1177/0192623312457602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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A 12-week-old Swiss Albino mouse was presented with unilateral (left) testicular enlargement of approximately 1.5 cm in diameter and the right testicle mildly reduced in size and weight. Histopathology evaluation revealed three distinct neoplasms in the left testicle: choriocarcinoma, yolk sac carcinoma, and embryonal carcinoma. Teratoma was diagnosed in the right testicle. The histomorphological and immunohistochemical characteristics of the tumor are presented here. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report of spontaneous nonmetastasizing choriocarcinoma, yolk sac carcinoma, embryonal carcinoma, and teratoma in testes of a Swiss albino mouse.
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- Shrirang B Jamadagni
- National Research Institute of Ayurvedic Drug Development, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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Sasaki H, Goyama T, Noda Y, Matsumoto K, Kobayashi Y, Inokuma H. Perforating abomasal ulcer caused by yolk sac tumor in a Holstein calf. J Vet Diagn Invest 2012; 24:804-6. [DOI: 10.1177/1040638712448789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Hiromi Sasaki
- School of Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro, Japan (Sasaki, Goyama, Matsumoto, Kobayashi, Inokuma)
- Tokachi Agricultural Mutual Aid Association, Obihiro, Japan (Noda)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro, Japan (Sasaki, Goyama, Matsumoto, Kobayashi, Inokuma)
- Tokachi Agricultural Mutual Aid Association, Obihiro, Japan (Noda)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro, Japan (Sasaki, Goyama, Matsumoto, Kobayashi, Inokuma)
- Tokachi Agricultural Mutual Aid Association, Obihiro, Japan (Noda)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro, Japan (Sasaki, Goyama, Matsumoto, Kobayashi, Inokuma)
- Tokachi Agricultural Mutual Aid Association, Obihiro, Japan (Noda)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro, Japan (Sasaki, Goyama, Matsumoto, Kobayashi, Inokuma)
- Tokachi Agricultural Mutual Aid Association, Obihiro, Japan (Noda)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro, Japan (Sasaki, Goyama, Matsumoto, Kobayashi, Inokuma)
- Tokachi Agricultural Mutual Aid Association, Obihiro, Japan (Noda)
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Aihara N, Yamamoto N, Takagi T, Une Y. Embryonal carcinoma in the abdominal cavity of a male calf. J Vet Diagn Invest 2011; 23:598-602. [DOI: 10.1177/1040638711403407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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An embryonal carcinoma was diagnosed in the abdominal cavity of a 55-day-old male calf. Macroscopically, a large volume of ascitic fluid was observed along with white to yellowish-white masses of various sizes densely located on the abdominal wall and the surface of abdominal organs. There was an absence of testes in the scrotum. Histologically, the tumor cells were polygonal, and the tumor was mostly composed of sheets of densely packed solid patterns with occasional papillary and tubular structures. Cell nuclei were variable in size, and cellular mitotic rate was high. Immunohistochemically, tumor cells were positive for alpha-fetoprotein, placental alkaline phosphatase, cytokeratin, and carcinoembryonic antigen. Ultrastructurally, the tumor cells had large nuclei, extensive rough endoplasmic reticulum, and small numbers of mitochondria. Microvillus-like structures and desmosomes were occasionally observed. From lectin histochemical examination, the tumor cells were positive for concanavalin A, wheat germ agglutinin, peanut agglutinin, Dolichos biflorus agglutinin, soybean agglutinin, Griffonia simplicifolia I, and Bauhinia purpurea, and negative for Ulex europaeus agglutinin I. Results of histopathological, immunohistochemical, and ultrastructural examinations of the tumor were similar to those obtained for human embryonal carcinoma.
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- Naoyuki Aihara
- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan (Aihara, Une)
- National Veterinary Assay Laboratory, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Kokubunji, Tokyo, Japan (Aihara)
- Public Hygiene & Sanitation Division, Hamamatsu City Health Care Center, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan (Yamamoto)
- Hamamatsu Zoological Garden, Nisi-ku, Hamamastu, Shizuoka, Japan (Takagi)
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan (Aihara, Une)
- National Veterinary Assay Laboratory, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Kokubunji, Tokyo, Japan (Aihara)
- Public Hygiene & Sanitation Division, Hamamatsu City Health Care Center, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan (Yamamoto)
- Hamamatsu Zoological Garden, Nisi-ku, Hamamastu, Shizuoka, Japan (Takagi)
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan (Aihara, Une)
- National Veterinary Assay Laboratory, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Kokubunji, Tokyo, Japan (Aihara)
- Public Hygiene & Sanitation Division, Hamamatsu City Health Care Center, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan (Yamamoto)
- Hamamatsu Zoological Garden, Nisi-ku, Hamamastu, Shizuoka, Japan (Takagi)
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan (Aihara, Une)
- National Veterinary Assay Laboratory, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Kokubunji, Tokyo, Japan (Aihara)
- Public Hygiene & Sanitation Division, Hamamatsu City Health Care Center, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan (Yamamoto)
- Hamamatsu Zoological Garden, Nisi-ku, Hamamastu, Shizuoka, Japan (Takagi)
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In this paper, calf neoplasia is discussed in relation to a series of cases comprising (1). spontaneous congenital bovine tumours of fetuses and newborn animals, (2). spontaneous juvenile-type tumours in calves aged 2-12 months, and (3). iatrogenic tumours of calves. The congenital cases (n=14) consisted of tumours of a predominantly mesenchymal and malignant nature (malignant lymphoma, mesothelioma and mixed mesodermal tumour). In the juvenile cases (n=11), malignant lymphoma and sarcoma were the commonest forms. In comparing tumour patterns in calves with those reported in adult cattle, it was apparent that tumours were less common in the former (6 versus 60 per 100000) and that, with the exception of malignant lymphoma, the types of tumour differed. Carcinomas, which were virtually absent in calves, predominated in adults, probably due to the longer exposure of older animals to carcinogenic factors. In comparing tumour patterns in calves with those reported in pigs and children, it was clear that calf cases were mainly sporadic, with the notable exception of malignant lymphoma in twins. In young pigs, however, several types of tumour (some hereditary) were reported on a single farm as multiple cases. In children, tumours occurred more frequently than in calves, and many neoplasms in both children and calves could be regarded as embryonic tumours or hamartomas. Little is known about the pathogenetic pathways of tumours in calves, with the exception of congenital neuro-fibromatosis (hereditary) and possibly of mesotheliomatosis (due to asbestos). Modern methods of analysing chromosomal and gene aberrations may be helpful in clarifying the pathogenesis of congenital tumours.
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- W Misdorp
- Stadionkade 75 III, 1076 BJ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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The literature on congenital tumours and tumour-like lesions in calves was reviewed. Lesions were subdivided by their anatomical distribution and in addition also according to their histologic-pathogenetic nature. As a result of the latter method, four main groups were formed covering most of the lesions described so far: malignant lymphomas, mesotheliomas, hamartomas and embryonic tumours. Most lesions were of mesenchymal structure, carcinomas being extremely rare. Some findings may point to early genetic events, for instance twin calves both affected with malignant lymphoma and related calves with congenital facial neurofibromatosis. An external factor, asbestos, is suspected to play a role in the genesis of peritoneal mesotheliomatosis. The effects of congenital tumours on their hosts were often considerable: death by generalization (malignant lymphomas), ascites (mesotheliomas) or the growth of large abdominal tumours (nephroblastomas, mixed tumours). The latter two conditions often caused dystocia.
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- W Misdorp
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
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