Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog collapsed and recovered after heart arrest from adrenal tumor
By Kato, Michael T & Mallard, John M·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2021·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Autoresuscitation and pheochromocytoma multisystem crisis in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old male neutered terrier mix was brought to the vet after collapsing. Tests suggested he had a pheochromocytoma, which is a type of tumor that can cause serious health issues. During his treatment, the dog experienced cardiac arrest but surprisingly recovered on his own, a rare occurrence known as autoresuscitation. This case highlights the serious effects of pheochromocytoma and the potential for unexpected recovery in critical situations.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical course of a dog with a pheochromocytoma multisystem crisis that exhibited autoresuscitation after cardiac arrest. CASE SUMMARY: An approximately 10-year-old male neutered terrier mix dog presented for collapse. Abdominal imaging was suggestive of a pheochromocytoma, and clinical pathology data and thoracic imaging suggested the presence of a multisystem crisis. The dog developed cardiopulmonary arrest that was followed by autoresuscitation. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of autoresuscitation in a dog. The phenomenon may have been associated with a pheochromocytoma multisystem crisis.
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