Cutaneous epitheliotropic T‐cell lymphoma in a sugar glider (<i>Petaurus breviceps</i>)
A 3-year-old male sugar glider presented with pruritus and alopecia primarily affecting the back and neck regions. Dermatologic diagnostics ruled out common causes. Skin biopsies revealed cutaneous epitheliotropic T-cell lymphoma, a rare condition in sugar gliders. Despite treatment, the glider's condition worsened, leading to death. This case highlights the importance of thorough diagnostic evaluation in exotic pets.
Authors
- Chiara Brachelente (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4812-3216)
- Carla Dedola (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4266-0491)
- Piercarlo Amati
- Roberta Demontis
Institutions
- University of Perugia (IT)
- Saet (Italy) (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Veterinary Dermatology
- Published
- 2024-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.13318
- Primary Topic
- Veterinary Oncology Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00