A case report of intrarenal epidermoid cysts in a yellow-bellied slider (Trachemys scripta scripta). (April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stokes, Simon; Di Girolamo, Nicola; Selleri, Paolo; Pagliarani, Sara; Palmieri, Chiara
• Is Part Of: Research in veterinary science. Volume 117(2018)
• Page Start: 216
• Page End: 218
• Publication Date: 2018-04
• Subjects: Yellow-bellied slider -- Kidney -- Epidermoid cyst -- Immunohistochemistry; Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Veterinary Medicine -- Periodicals; Médecine vétérinaire -- Périodiques; Médecine vétérinaire -- Recherche -- Périodiques; Diergeneeskunde; 636.089
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2017.12.017
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0034-5288

Abstract

Abstract: A 7-year-old yellow-bellied slider exhibited anorexia, decreased activity, generalised wasting of skeletal muscles and oedema. Haematology examination revealed increased phosphorus and decreased calcium levels. During necropsy performed after spontaneous death, a focal nodular lesion containing tan amorphous material was found in the left kidney. Histopathology examination revealed multiple cystic lesions lined by a multilayered squamous, occasionally cuboidal, and containing keratin. Epithelial cells and keratin material were cytokeratin-positive. These findings confirmed a diagnosis of the most likely congenital intrarenal epidermoid cysts. Highlights: The first case of intrarenal epidermoid cyst in turtles is described. The cyst was lined by a multilayered epithelium and contained keratin lamellae. Few cases of renal epidermoid cysts have been reported in humans. A congenital pathogenesis is suggested.