Surgical Manipulation of Dorsal Thoracolumbar Massive Presumed Teratoma in a Buffalo-Calf: Clinical Findings and Differential Considerations

The present case described the clinical findings of a dorsal thoracolumbar presumed teratoma in a newly born calf and how you can differentiate it from other similar lesions that may be confused with it, especially the meningocystocele. The surgical approach for such cases, as well as precautions should be taken into consideration was described, also. The current congenital neoplasm has not reported in buffalo calves before.