Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 278-280, October 2006

Adrenocortical Carcinoma in Three Captive African Hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris)

Department of Pathology, ConZOOlting Wildlife Management, Barcelona, Spain, Northwest ZooPath, Monroe, WA 98272 USA and the Africam Safari, Puebla, México.

Abstract

Three captive adult African hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris) were diagnosed with unilateral adrenocortical carcinoma based on gross pathology and histopathology. Two presented for necropsy with a history of anorexia, lethargy, and weight loss, and the other hedgehog was euthanized because of metastatic disease. Two of the patients had serosanguinous effusion and metastases to distant sites including the liver, peritoneum, spleen, and/or lung. One animal presented with concurrent mammary carcinoma. This is believed to be the first detailed description of adrenocortical carcinomas in African hedgehogs.

Key words: adrenocortical carcinoma, Atelerix albiventris, endocrine neoplasia, hedgehog, histopathology, mammary carcinoma

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PII: S1557-5063(06)00147-9

doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2006.09.008

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 278-280, October 2006

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