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Diagnosis and surgical treatment of cutaneous neurofibroma in a goldfish ( Carassius auratus )

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: A goldfish ( Carassius auratus ) from a pet store was presented with a nodular lesion on the dorsal cranial region. The fish exhibited normal swimming behaviour and appetite. Clinical evaluation, haematology analysis, and radiography confirmed a superficial cutaneous mass without internal organ involvement. A surgical approach was performed under eugenol anaesthesia, with local lidocaine for pain management. Histopathology, including Masson's trichrome staining and immunohistochemistry (vimentin, CD57 and S100), confirmed a diagnosis of cutaneous neurofibroma. Postoperative care included topical Aloe vera , oral oxytetracycline and water treatment with methylene blue and salt. The fish recovered successfully and was returned to the pet store.

Source: Veterinary Record Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/vrc2.70632

Authors: Luz Zoraya Beatriz Duarte‐Rodriguez, Javier Hernando Albarracín‐Navas, Karen Dayana Prada‐Mejia, John Edinson Avila‐Sandoval, Daniel Leonardo Cala‐Delgado

Institutions: Universidad Industrial de Santander, Universidad De Santander, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Universidade Nilton Lins

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: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,480