Extrahepatic biliary carcinomas in Asiatic bears
Montali, R.J.; Hoopes, P.J.; Bush, M.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute 66(3): 603-608
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0027-8874 PMID: 6937713 Document Number: 181159
Extrahepatic biliary carcinomas occurred in 2 Asiatic bears at the National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. The tumors were associated with ascites in both cases and jaundice in 1 and metastasized widely. Neither bear had gallstones. Microscopically, the tumors were infiltrative, scirrhous adenocarcinomas that produced varying amounts of mucin. A genetic predisposition and change from the natural diet were factors proposed to contribute to the development of this neoplasm.