Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with sudden belly fluid buildup linked to adrenal tumor
By Schoeman, J P & Stidworthy, M F·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2001·Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Budd-Chiari-like syndrome associated with an adrenal phaeochromocytoma in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old dog suddenly developed a swollen belly (ascites) and had fainting spells in the past. Tests revealed a serious condition called Budd-Chiari-like syndrome, which was caused by a blockage in a major vein between the liver and heart. Unfortunately, the swelling did not improve with treatment, and the dog was euthanized. A postmortem exam showed a tumor on the adrenal gland that had spread into the vein, which was likely the cause of the dog's problems.
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Abstract
A nine-year-old dog was presented with sudden-onset ascites and a history of two previous syncopal episodes. Diagnostic tests pointed to a Budd-Chiari-like syndrome, with obstruction of the caudal vena cava between the liver and heart. The ascites was refractory to treatment and the dog was euthanased. On postmortem examination, a phaeochromocytoma of the left adrenal gland was present, with contiguous invasions into the caudal vena cava, extending cranially as far as the cavoatrial junction. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first reported case of a Budd-Chiari-like syndrome associated with a phaeochromocytoma in a dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11327667/