Tumor-like nodules of various size ranging from 2 to 8 scales were observed on the dorsal and lateral areas of the snake body. The tumors could be easily removed from subcutaneous tissue by incision. In some case, tumor were observed on the wall of body cavity that seemed to connect with that of the subcutaneous tumors through a passage of peripheral nerve. Histopathological findings revealed that the tumors were consisted of amorphous substance surrounded by thin epithelioid cell layer.
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