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Accession number:

309

Host species (latin):

Anguilla anguilla

Common name:

Eel, European

Disease/condition:

Papilloma

Location (host):

Skin on head

Aetiology:

Possibly viral

Aetiology:

Possibly viral

Additional Information:

Significance:

Only a few samples reported. This condition is well known in eels.

Lession:

Raised papillomatous lesion characterised by marked epithelial hyperplasia; the epidermis forming distinct folds supported by strands of connective tissue of varying thickness.

Stains:

Location:

Humber river catchment

Area:

NE ENGLAND

Country:

Submitter:

Dr. C. Andrews

Accession date:

1/1/1981

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