2014
DOI: 10.15381/rivep.v25i4.10815
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Reporte de Adenocarcinoma Pulmonar Ovino en un Cordero de Cinco Meses de Edad en Puno, Perú

Abstract: Se reporta un caso de adenocarcinoma pulmonar ovino en un cordero criollo de cinco meses de edad, procedente del departamento de Puno, Perú. El animal, a la inspección clínica, presentó disnea, pérdida de peso y abundante secreción pulmonar. A la necropsia se observaron formaciones nodulares blanco grisáceas en los lóbulos diafragmáticos y abundante fluido espumoso blanquecino en la tráquea. En la superficie de corte de los tumores se visualizaron numerosos micronódulos de contorno irregular con tendencia a la… Show more

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“…Various ailments cause the deterioration of these animals` health, for example, tumor diseases such as ovine pulmonary carcinoma (OPC), a disease not only highly prevalent in the country, but also highly contagious and deadly, causes great economic losses in the sheep industry 4,5 . Other types of cancer such as squamous cell carcinoma affect this species as well 6 .…”
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“…Various ailments cause the deterioration of these animals` health, for example, tumor diseases such as ovine pulmonary carcinoma (OPC), a disease not only highly prevalent in the country, but also highly contagious and deadly, causes great economic losses in the sheep industry 4,5 . Other types of cancer such as squamous cell carcinoma affect this species as well 6 .…”
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“…First reported in South Africa in 1855, OPA occurs in many parts of the world and is considered by some researchers the most common pulmonary neoplasia in sheep (3) . In the Americas, it has been reported from Argentina (4) , Peru (5) , Brazil (6) and Mexico (7) . In some countries, OPA is endemic and causes a significant economic impact on sheep production, and in some geographic regions can reach an annual mortality rate of 2 % (3) .…”
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“…The clinical history, gross, microscopic and immunohistochemical findings for the 2-yr-old sheep reported here were classical of OPA. According to the veterinary literature, respiratory signs and weight loss usually manifest between 2-4 yr of age, but initial infections likely occur during colostrum ingestion and early life (2,5) . The abundant liquid secretion from the nostrils in a sheep with chronic cough and weight loss is a piece of relevant information that OPA needs to be investigated by the practicing veterinarian.…”
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