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Microchip-Associated Leiomyosarcoma in an Egyptian Fruit Bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus)

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Authors

  • Siegal-Willott, Jessica, Heard, Darryl, Sliess, Naime, Naydan, Diane and Roberts, John

Abstract

  • Microchips are commonly used in companion, research, and zoo animal medicine for easy, reliable, and cost-effective identification with relatively low risk of side effects. This report describes development of a metastatic leiomyosarcoma associated with a microchip in an Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus).

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Publication Date

  • 2007

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Start Page

  • 352

End Page

  • 356

Volume

  • 38

Issue

  • 2