Osteoma in a Domestic Goose: Radiological and Histopathological Evaluation
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: ). The radiograph examination showed an osseous change involving the cervical vertebrae. The tumour measuring 15 cm × 10 cm × 9 cm was dense and had well-defined borders, suggesting the presence of calcified bone tissue. Histopathology revealed a well-defined benign neoplasm derived from bone that consisted largely of irregular, disorganized bone trabeculae surrounded by a layer of osteoblasts. The tumour has been classified as an osteoma, which originates from the body of the vertebrae. Osteoma is a benign, well-differentiated tumour with a structure that resembles bone tissue. It presents as a well-demarcated, hard, single tumour that can grow to a considerable size. The aetiology of osteomas in birds remains unclear because of the small number of cases described. Therefore, the influence of factors such as age, breed or sex, trauma, embryonic malformation, infection, developmental disorders, and genetic factors on the development of this type of tumour has not been established. Trauma seems to be the most obvious cause of growth in this case. This work provides valuable information about osteomas in birds, which is important for understanding such neoplasms.
Source: Animals
DOI: 10.3390/ani15070942
Institution: University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
Language: English
Topic: Veterinary Oncology Research
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,896
OpenAlex ID: W4408902817