An aggressive angiomyxoma in a cow

Citation
G. Opsomer et al., An aggressive angiomyxoma in a cow, VLAAM DIERG, 70(2), 2001, pp. 138-141
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT
ISSN journal
03039021 → ACNP
Volume
70
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
138 - 141
Database
ISI
SICI code
0303-9021(200103/04)70:2<138:AAAIAC>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
This case report describes a two-year-old red and white East Flemish cow wi th an aggressive angiomyxoma (AA). The cow was presented for examination be cause of vague complaints: dullness, loss of weight, diarrhea. Rectal exami nation revealed the presence of multiple large, undefinable masses in the p elvic cavity. The cow died the day after the clinical examination and was a utopsied. The histopathological examination revealed an aggressive angiomyx oma. This is, to the best of our knowledge, the first description of an AA in animals.