Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine transmissible venereal tumor cases in German shepherds in Libya
By Hiblu, Murad A et al.·Published in Open veterinary journal·2019·Department of Internal Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine transmissible venereal tumor: First report of three clinical cases from Tripoli, Libya.
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Plain-English summary
Three German shepherds, one male and two females, were brought to a veterinary clinic in Tripoli, Libya, with a diagnosis of canine transmissible venereal tumor (CTVT), which is a type of cancer that can spread between dogs. The tumors were identified based on their shape and confirmed through lab tests. The dogs were treated with an intravenous medication called vincristine and showed a full recovery within four weeks, with no signs of the cancer returning. This case highlights the importance of thorough examination and testing in diagnosing and treating this condition effectively.
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Abstract
Canine transmissible venereal tumour (CTVT) is frequently reported in dogs and is responsible for high morbidity rates and economic losses. Three clinical cases were presented at the clinic of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tripoli. One male and two female German shepherds were diagnosed with CTVT based on case history and tumor shape. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination. The dogs were treated with vincristine intravenously at a dose of 0.025 mg/kg and recovered fully within 4 weeks. All three dogs remained alive with no evidence of recurrence. These first cases of CTVT reported from Libya show the importance of combining case history, clinical examination and laboratory confirmation to arrive at a definitive diagnosis and implement effective therapy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31360646/