Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 295-299 , October 2008

Chylothorax and Thymic Lymphoma in a Pet Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

  • Anthony A. Pilny, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Avian & Exotic Pet Medicine and Surgery, Animal Specialty Center, Yonkers, NY USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Anthony A. Pilny, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian), Department Head, Avian & Exotic Pet Medicine and Surgery, Animal Specialty Center, 9 Odell Plaza, Yonkers, NY 10701
    • ,
  • Drury Reavill, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian), Dip. ACVP

      Affiliations

    • Zoo/Exotic Pathology Service, Citrus Heights, CA USA

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PII: S1557-5063(08)00125-0

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2008.07.006

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 295-299 , October 2008

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