Subcutaneous Benign Tumour; A Case of an Ox and Its Management Outcome; A Case Report

Abstract

Tumor or neoplasm is an abnormal mass or swelling of tissue which results when cells divide more than they should beyond brain’s control. This case report describes, a successful management of subcutaneous benign tumour on an adult local breed ox having a body weight of 295 kg that was presented to VTH of AAU-CVMA, Bishoftu, on February 24/2022. It has a primary complaint and a history of firm and cold swelling at the caudal part of mandible on the lateral side of neck region that has spent over four years. Aspiration of the swelling with a sterile 16 gauge needle with syringe didn’t detect or withdrawn any of the contents (pus, fluid, blood and other). Cytological examination of tissue smears resulted immature and irregular shaped cells which have large darker nucleus. Based on history, clinical signs and cytological staining result, the case was diagnosed as subcutaneous benign tumor which is differentially diagnosed from abscess, oedema, cascious lymph adenitis and haematoma. It was managed by surgical resection and intramuscular injection of penicillin G procaine with wound spray topically for three successive days. Complete recovery of the ox was achieved after three weeks. Surgical resection accompanied with topical application and parenteral administration of antibiotics can give successful outcome on the management of localized subcutaneous benign tumours after proper identification and effective analgesics.