Spontaneous fibroadenoma in a young adult female rat: A case report

Muhamed Katica; Nadža Kapo-Dolan; Aida Bešić; Dženita Hadžijunuzović-Alagić; Nejira Kapo; Amina Lučkin; Amela Bajrić; Elmir Čičkušić

doi:10.5281/zenodo.17854912

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Muhamed Katica University of Sarajevo, Veterinary Faculty, Department of Clinical Sciences of Veterinary Medicine, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8184-0065
Nadža Kapo-Dolan University of Sarajevo, Veterinary Faculty, Department of Clinical Sciences of Veterinary Medicine, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9922-8034
Aida Bešić University of Sarajevo, Veterinary Faculty, Department of Clinical Sciences of Veterinary Medicine, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9157-6942
Dženita Hadžijunuzović-Alagić University of Sarajevo, Veterinary Faculty, Department of Clinical Sciences of Veterinary Medicine, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6950-2450
Nejira Kapo University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4442-841X
Amina Lučkin University of Sarajevo, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Clinic for Orthopedics and Traumatology, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9869-6821
Amela Bajrić Cantonal Hospital Bihać, Bihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0831-6988
Elmir Čičkušić University of Tuzla, University Clinical Center Tuzla, Pathology Clinic, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1053-7499

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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17854912

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benign tumor, female, mammary gland, prolactin, Wistar strain

Abstract

A 14 week old female Wistar rat, developed a gradually enlarging mass on the ventral side of the thoracic region. Based on clinical examinations, a tumor was suspected as part of the differential diagnosis, and the rat was surgically treated under general anesthesia. Histopathological examination revealed a fibroadenoma located in the mammary region. Hematological analysis was used to monitor any potential adverse effects of the tumor and the surgical procedure which involved tumor excision on the general health status of the patient. The rat recovered well without any complications. Fibroadenoma is a common benign tumor in older rats but is rarely observed in young adult, making this case a valuable contribution to understanding early-onset mammary fibroadenomas in rodents.

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