Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Large tumor on front leg in 12-year-old indigenous dog was alveolar
By Akter, Farjana et al.·Published in Veterinary medicine and science·2024·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A Case Report on Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma in an Indigenous Dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old male indigenous dog was brought to the vet with a large tumor on its right front leg. After examining the tumor, the vet determined it was likely an alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a type of cancer. The tumor was surgically removed, and for five months, there were no signs of it returning. Unfortunately, the dog passed away five months after the surgery, but the exact cause of death couldn't be confirmed since the owner declined further tests. This case highlights the difficulties in diagnosing and treating this type of cancer in dogs.
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Abstract
A 12 years-old, male indigenous dog was presented to Shahedul Alam Qaderi Teaching Veterinary Hospital (SAQTVH) in Chattogram, Bangladesh with a large tumour on its right front leg. The histopathological findings of the tumour were highly suggestive of an alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS). The tumour was surgically removed from the dog. While there had been no recurrence for 5 months, the patient died 5 months post-operatively. The cause of the death and presence of metastasis could not be confirmed as follow-up investigations were declined by the owner. A histopathological study showed poorly differentiated neoplastic mononuclear cells forming nests in an alveolar pattern. Despite that the limited resources prevented myogenin staining for diagnostic confirmation, the well-contained, defined appearance of the tumour supports the diagnosis of ARMS. This report highlights the challenges in diagnosing and treating ARMS in indigenous dogs and emphasizes the need for further research and diagnostic markers to improve detection and management.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39470115/