The report of Fibropapilloma in the lips area in a group of freshwater Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) in sari city, Iran
Increasing the rate of neoplasms in industrial societies and its wide variety among ornamental and wild fishes in both fresh and salt waters are important. The effect of carcinogenic factors and the role of virus in tumor formation should be considered. In this study 10 3-month-olds Koi and Marble strains of fresh water Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare), , with cauliflower lesions masses were admitted and the tissue sampling were done. Subsequently histopathological study showed, papillary growth pattern, proliferative epithelial, hydropic degeneration, irregular collagenic bundles and fibroblasts under epidermis were diagnosed as fibropapilloma. Regarding prevalence of neoplasms in lips and liver, and as a result, feed ingestion and digestive problems, loss of decorative aspects and economical damage, consideration, prevention, and recognizing predisposing factors, are suggested. Despite the prevalence of neoplasms in lip, this is the first report of lip neoplasms in this species strain in Iran.
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