Treatment of leiomyosarcoma in a tiger (Panthera tigris) with stereotactic radiotherapy
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2019
Abstract
A 10-year-old male captive tiger (Panthera tigris) developed right-sided facial asymmetry and enlargement. Computed tomography revealed a destructive mass of the right maxillary bone with right nasal cavity involvement. Histopathology indicated a spindle cell sarcoma. A single fraction of 22 Gy using stereotactic radiotherapy was prescribed. After treatment, the facial conformation returned to normal and the tiger resumed normal behavior. Diagnostics 4 months later indicated severe metastatic disease. Humane euthanasia and necropsy were performed. This is the first case utilizing stereotactic radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer in a tiger.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association
First Page
E33
Last Page
E37
Recommended Citation
Boudreaux, B. B., LaRue, S. M., Rademacher, N., Neck, D., Grasperge, B., Wood, C., & Baker, D. G. (2019). Treatment of leiomyosarcoma in a tiger (Panthera tigris) with stereotactic radiotherapy. Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, 60 (3), E33-E37. https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.12720