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Surgical removal of an undifferentiated abdominal sarcoma from a koi carp ( Cyprinus carpio )
Author(s) -
Lewbart G. A.,
Spodnick G.,
Barlow N.,
Love N. E.,
Geoly F.,
Bakal R. S.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.143.20.556
Subject(s) - cyprinus , carp , fish <actinopterygii> , radiography , sarcoma , medicine , radiology , fishery , biology , pathology
An undifferentiated abdominal sarcoma was removed surgically from a koi carp. The diagnostic procedures, including radiography and computed tomography, and the procedures for general anaesthesia and the surgical approach for a celiotomy in a fish are described. The gross and microscopic appearance of the tumour is described and lustrated.