Epitheliotropic T‐cell lymphoma in a Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus)

A 2‐year‐2‐month‐old, male Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) was referred for ulceration and encrustation of the abdominal skin. The affected skin was surgically excised. Histological examination revealed changes consistent with an epitheliotropic T‐cell lymphoma. Two months after the surgery, no clinical signs of disease or tumour recurrence were evident. When patients with consistent clinical signs are presented, cutaneous neoplasia should be considered, especially in older animals. Surgical excision may offer short‐term remission for epitheliotropic lymphoma.