Congenital infiltrative lipomas in a calf

J Vet Diagn Invest. 2009 Sep;21(5):719-21. doi: 10.1177/104063870902100522.

Abstract

The current report describes a case of congenital subcutaneous and intramuscular tumors of the neck and tail base in a 4-week-old female Angus-Charolais crossbred calf. Results of clinical and ultrasound examination are summarized. Biopsy and necropsy findings indicated an infiltrative lipoma. Congenital lipomas are uncommon tumors in bovids. Clinical and morphologic differentials, as well as classification and the possible pathogenesis of congenital neoplasms, are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adipocytes / pathology
  • Animals
  • Animals, Newborn
  • Biopsy
  • Cattle
  • Euthanasia
  • Female
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / congenital
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / veterinary
  • Ligaments / pathology
  • Lipoma / congenital
  • Lipoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Lipoma / pathology
  • Lipoma / veterinary*
  • Radiography
  • Ultrasonography