Cutaneous fibroma in a common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina)

Chong Y. L., . and G. T. Selvarajah, . and Law H. L., . and H. Thomeeran, . and M. Mazlan, . Cutaneous fibroma in a common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina). pp. 19-22. ISSN 0128-2506

This is a case report on the management of a common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) with cutaneous fibroma which was managed surgically. An adult common snapping turtle was presented with a pink pendulous mass at the palmar of the left forelimb. The mass was pedunculated pinkish-red in colour round to oblong shape 4 to 5 cm in diameter with central ulceration site. Microscopic examination revealed well-circumscribed and non-encapsulated mass in the dermal layer with stellate to spindle-shape cells dispersed throughout the tumour mass consist of collagen stroma. A diagnosis of cutaneous fibroma was made. In this case the mass was removed surgically. Post-operatively the turtle was managed with enrofloxacin antibiotics and carprofen as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory treatment. The snapping turtle recovered uneventfully.

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Abstract

This is a case report on the management of a common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) with cutaneous fibroma which was managed surgically. An adult common snapping turtle was presented with a pink pendulous mass at the palmar of the left forelimb. The mass was pedunculated pinkish-red in colour round to oblong shape 4 to 5 cm in diameter with central ulceration site. Microscopic examination revealed well-circumscribed and non-encapsulated mass in the dermal layer with stellate to spindle-shape cells dispersed throughout the tumour mass consist of collagen stroma. A diagnosis of cutaneous fibroma was made. In this case the mass was removed surgically. Post-operatively the turtle was managed with enrofloxacin antibiotics and carprofen as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory treatment. The snapping turtle recovered uneventfully.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Turtles
AGROVOC Term:	Marine turtles
AGROVOC Term:	Veterinary surgery
AGROVOC Term:	Cutaneous glands
AGROVOC Term:	Animal tumours
AGROVOC Term:	Microscopy
AGROVOC Term:	Clinical examination
AGROVOC Term:	Diagnosis
AGROVOC Term:	Veterinary surgery
AGROVOC Term:	Antiinflammatory agents
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8333

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