Lymphoma in Syrian hamster

Pak J Biol Sci. 2008 Sep 15;11(18):2289-90. doi: 10.3923/pjbs.2008.2289.2290.

Abstract

This study describes clinical and pathologic findings in a naturally occurring lymphoma in a Syrian hamster. Lymphoma; the most common tumor of hamster is viral induced tumor with veterinary importance. Clinical signs include emaciation, weakness, lethargy, diarrhea and some rectal bleeding. The present study describes clinical and pathologic findings of lymphoma in Syrian hamster. The disease is naturally occurred.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cricetinae
  • Lymphoma / pathology
  • Lymphoma / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Mesocricetus
  • Papillomavirus Infections / pathology
  • Papillomavirus Infections / veterinary