Adenocarcinoma Involving the Tongue and the Epiglottis in a Horse

作者：Laus Fulvio^*; Rossi Giacomo; Paggi Emanuele; Bordicchia Matteo; Fratini Margherita; Tesei Beniamino

来源：Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 2014, 76(3): 467-470.

DOI：10.1292/jvms.13-0417

• adenocarcinoma
• base of tongue
• equine
• fungal infection
• minor salivary glands

Tumors involving the oral cavity of the horse are uncommon. No cases of equine adenocarcinoma on the dorsum of the tongue have been reported in the literature. We report a case of adenocarcinoma located on the dorsum of the posterior one-third of the tongue in a 29-year-old gelding with severe dysphagia. Endoscopy revealed an epiglottis involvement, and histology was consistent with adenocarcinoma arising from minor salivary glands, which was associated with a severe fungal colonization of affected tissues. The goals of this report are to present an uncommon case of dorsum of the tongue-associated neoplasia and to highlight the association with atypical fungal colonization, to review the literature and to discuss possible clinical approach and prognosis.

• 出版日期2014-3