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Primary Splenic Leiomyosarcoma With Metastasis in a Rhesus Monkey ( Macaca mulatta )

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Primary mesenchymal tumours of the spleen in non-human primates are exceedingly rare. We report on a 13-year-old female rhesus monkey who had an enlarged liver, spleen and multiple lung masses. Macroscopic, microscopic and immunohistochemical examinations revealed a splenic leiomyosarcoma with widespread metastasis. This is the first report of a splenic leiomyosarcoma in a non-human primate.

Source: Veterinary Medicine and Science

DOI: 10.1002/vms3.70378

Author: Matthew F. Starost

Institutions: National Institutes of Health, Office of Research Services

Language: English

Topic: Veterinary Oncology Research

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,880