Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vomiting and lethargy in a 4-year-old Labrador with alimentary
By Lowe, Andrew D·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2004·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Alimentary lymphosarcoma in a 4-year-old Labrador retriever.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old black Labrador retriever was brought to the vet after experiencing vomiting, increased thirst and urination, lethargy, and not wanting to eat for two days. During the exam, the vet found that the dog's abdomen was sensitive to touch. The dog was diagnosed with alimentary lymphosarcoma, a type of cancer affecting the digestive system. Chemotherapy is often effective for this condition, and recent treatments have shown promise in improving outcomes for dogs with lymphoma.
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Abstract
Lymphosarcoma, a common canine hematopoietic neoplasm, occurs in multicentric, alimentary, mediastinal, and extranodal forms. Alimentary lymphoma accounts for approximately 5% of cases and is less easily diagnosed than the more common multicentric form. Chemotherapy is often effective, but recent therapeutic advances hold great promise for success in treating canine lymphoma. A 4-year-old, black Labrador retriever was presented (day 1) with a 2-day history of vomiting, polyuria/polydipsia, lethargy, and anorexia. The heart and respiratory rates were within normal limits, and the rectal temperature was 38.9 degrees C. Abdominal splinting was noted on palpation, which elicited urination. No obvious additional abnormalities were detected.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15317395/