Coelomic Liposarcoma In An African Pygmy Goose (Nettapus Auritus)

A morbid African pygmy goose (Nettapus auritus) developed openmouth breathing and died during physical exam. Necropsy revealed bacterial salpingitis and a coelomic liposarcoma. Death resulted from a combination of poor body condition, infection, stress of handling, and compromised respiratory and cardiovascular function related to the coelomic liposarcoma. Keywords: coelom; duck; liposarcoma; Nettapus auritus; oil red O; pygmy goos