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Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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0003-1488
Publication Date:
15 Dec 2020

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Unusual splenic B-cell lymphoma in two related Sumatran tigers (Panthera tigris sumatrae)

Lana Krol DVM1, William Vernau DVM, PhD2, Adrian G. Mutlow MA, Vet MB MSc1, Sean M. Brady DVM5, Raymund F. Wack DVM, MS5, Sarah Kubly DVM6, Allison L. Zwingenberger DVM, MAS3, William T. N. Culp VMD3, Carrie Palm DVM4, and Robert B. Rebhun DVM, PhD3
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  • 1 1San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco, CA 94132, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA 95616.
  • | 2 2Departments of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA 95616.
  • | 3 3Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA 95616.
  • | 4 4Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA 95616.
  • | 5 5Wildlife Health Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA 95616.
  • | 6 6West Radiology Services, Oakland, CA 94611.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.257.12.1288
Volume/Issue:
Volume 257: Issue 12
Online Publication Date:
15 Dec 2020
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Abstract

CASE DESCRIPTION

A 14-year-old 120-kg (264-lb) sexually intact male Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) and its 10-year-old 130-kg (286-lb) sexually intact male offspring were housed separately and evaluated independently after experiencing weeks of ongoing malaise, weight loss, and anorexia.

CLINICAL FINDINGS

Both animals were immobilized and anesthetized for physical examinations and diagnostic testing. Complete blood counts revealed leukopenia and anemia in both tigers. Splenomegaly was identified on abdominal ultrasonography. Cytologic examination and immunohistochemical staining of splenic samples confirmed intermediate to large B-cell lymphoma; no evidence of lymphoma in surrounding organs was noted.

TREATMENT AND OUTCOME

The sire was treated with lomustine and prednisolone. This tiger was euthanized 21 months after initiation of treatment because of chronic progressive renal disease. The male offspring was treated with l-asparaginase but did not respond to the treatment. A splenectomy was performed, and malaise and anorexia resolved. No further chemotherapy was administered, and the male offspring was instead maintained on a low dose of prednisolone. Thirty-two months after diagnosis, the male offspring was still considered to be in remission.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

To our knowledge, this was the first known report of the diagnosis and management of a splenic B-cell lymphoma in a tiger. Both tigers achieved positive clinical responses and long-term survival by means of different treatment modalities. The finding of such an unusual neoplasm in a male tiger and its male offspring was noteworthy, raising the possibility of a genetic predisposition for this lymphoma type.

Contributor Notes

Address correspondence to Dr. Krol (lanak@sfzoo.org).