Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with ovarian cancer causing high blood calcium treated by surgery
By Hori, Yasutomo et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2006·Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine ovarian serous papillary adenocarcinoma with neoplastic hypercalcemia.
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Plain-English summary
A female golden retriever was brought in because her owner felt a lump in her belly. Blood tests showed high levels of calcium and other substances, which can indicate serious health issues. Surgery revealed a tumor on her right ovary, which was removed, and it was diagnosed as a type of cancer called serous papillary adenocarcinoma. After the surgery, the dog recovered well, and her calcium levels returned to normal. Monitoring her blood levels helped the vet assess her recovery and prognosis.
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Abstract
A female golden retriever was referred to assess a history of a palpable abdominal mass. A serum chemistry analysis revealed elevated concentrations of blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, calcium, and parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTH-rP). Exploratory laparotomy revealed an ovoid mass within the right ovary. This mass was removed surgically by performing an ovariohysterectomy. The right ovarian mass was diagnosed as a serous papillary adenocarcinoma. Following surgery, the dog recovered, and the serum calcium and PTH-rP concentrations decreased. Therefore, concentrations of PTH-rP and calcium might be associated with serous papillary adenocarcinomas. Serial evaluation of the serum PTH-rP and calcium was useful for evaluating the prognosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17019069/