Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 138-144, April 2006

Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Thymoma in Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

  • D. Guzman Sanchez-Migallon, Lcdo.enVet

      Affiliations

    • Bird, Zoo and Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Service, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 USA
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  • J. Mayer, Dr.med.Vet, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Exotic Animal Medicine Service, Department of Clinical Services, Cumming’s School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, N. Grafton, MA 01536 USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Joerg Mayer, the Exotic Animal Medicine Service, Department of Clinical Services, Cumming’s School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, N. Grafton, MA 01536 USA.
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  • J. Gould, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Mattapoisett Animal Hospital, Mattapoisett, MA 02739 USA
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  • C. Azuma, BSV, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Harrington Oncology Program at the Cumming’s School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, N. Grafton, MA 01536 USA.

The article presents 3 clinical cases of thymoma in rabbits. The diagnosis of thymoma was made in these cases by combining the results of the case history, the physical examination, the blood work, the thoracic and abdominal imaging and the fine needle aspiration of the mass in 2 cases and a biopsy in 1 case. Palliative radiation treatment was elected in all 3 cases. 24 Gy were given in 3 fractions at 8 Gy on day 0, 7 and 21. In all cases the clinical signs and the quality of life significantly improved. Two cases were followed for 6 months post-treatment and no complications or recurrence of the clinical signs were noted, unfortunately the patients were lost for follow up examinations. One case is still in remission at 16 months post-treatment.

Key words:  rabbit , thymoma , radiation therapy , palliation

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PII: S1557-5063(06)00017-6

doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2006.02.010

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 138-144, April 2006

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