Miller C L, Templeton R S, Karpinski L
Miami Metrozoo, Florida 33177, USA.
J Zoo Wildl Med. 2000 Jun;31(2):262-4. doi: 10.1638/1042-7260(2000)031[0262:STOOSC]2.0.CO;2.
An oral mass was observed in a Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus). Squamous cell carcinoma was diagnosed by histologic examination of a biopsy specimen. A series of intralesional injections using fluorouracil resulted in complete regression of the neoplasm with no recognized adverse effects.
