Adenocarcinoma involving the tongue and the epiglottis in a horse.
Abstract: Tumors involving the oral cavity of the horse are uncommon. No cases of equine adenocarcinoma on the dorsum of the tongue have been reported in the literature. We report a case of adenocarcinoma located on the dorsum of the posterior one-third of the tongue in a 29-year-old gelding with severe dysphagia. Endoscopy revealed an epiglottis involvement, and histology was consistent with adenocarcinoma arising from minor salivary glands, which was associated with a severe fungal colonization of affected tissues. The goals of this report are to present an uncommon case of dorsum of the tongue-associated neoplasia and to highlight the association with atypical fungal colonization, to review the literature and to discuss possible clinical approach and prognosis.
Publication Date: 2013-11-27 PubMed ID: 24284972PubMed Central: PMC4013378DOI: 10.1292/jvms.13-0417Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research document describes a rare case of adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer, on the top of the tongue and the epiglottis of a 29-year-old gelding (a male horse) and its connection to unusual fungal invasion.
Introduction to the Case
- The document depicts a rare case of adenocarcinoma found on a horse’s tongue, specifically the dorsum (top) of its posterior one-third part.
- Cancer on the oral cavity of a horse is an uncommon occurrence, and specifically, no cases of adenocarcinoma on the dorsum of the tongue have been documented prior to this report.
- Apart from the tongue, endoscopy also revealed the involvement of the epiglottis, the flap at the base of the tongue that guards the entrance of the windpipe.
Research Findings
- The histological investigation was indicative of cancer that had originated from minor salivary glands, a type of adenocarcinoma.
- The researchers discovered an unusual instance of severe fungal colonization on the affected tissues. The link between the adenocarcinoma and fungal colonization is considered to be atypical.
- This document emphasizes the co-occurrence of the rare tongue-associated neoplasia with the uncommon fungal infestation.
Purpose of the Report
- The report aims to document this infrequent case of adenocarcinoma on the dorsum of the tongue, its association with rare fungal colonization, and the epiglottis involvement.
- The authors hope that sharing this case might contribute to the existing literature on equine cancer, specifically those involving the oral cavity.
- The report also invites discussions regarding the potential clinical approaches that could be taken for such cases and the associated prognosis.
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APA
Laus F, Rossi G, Paggi E, Bordicchia M, Fratini M, Tesei B.
(2013).
Adenocarcinoma involving the tongue and the epiglottis in a horse.
J Vet Med Sci, 76(3), 467-470.
https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.13-0417 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- School of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93-95, 62024, Matelica (MC) Italy.
MeSH Terms
- Adenocarcinoma / pathology
- Adenocarcinoma / veterinary
- Animals
- Endoscopy / veterinary
- Epiglottis / pathology
- Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology
- Head and Neck Neoplasms / veterinary
- Histological Techniques / veterinary
- Horse Diseases / drug therapy
- Horse Diseases / pathology
- Horses
- Salivary Glands / microbiology
- Salivary Glands / pathology
- Tongue Neoplasms / pathology
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