Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chylothorax and chylous ascites in a dog with mediastinal cancer
By Myers, N C et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1996·Department of Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Chylothorax and chylous ascites in a dog with mediastinal lymphangiosarcoma.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old male toy poodle was brought in because he had a worsening cough that didn't produce any mucus. After tests, the vet found fluid in his chest and signs of low blood cell counts, along with bruising under his skin. Surgery revealed that he had a type of cancer called mediastinal lymphangiosarcoma, which was causing these issues. Unfortunately, despite attempts to manage his condition, he was euthanized two days after surgery due to ongoing complications.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old, male toy poodle presented for evaluation of a progressively worsening, harsh, nonproductive cough. Chylous pleural effusion, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, normoblastemia, and recurrent subcutaneous bruising were diagnosed. Surgical exploration of the cranial mediastinum revealed extensive, redundant connective tissue which was confirmed by histopathology to be mediastinal lymphangiosarcoma (LAS). During surgical placement of a fenestrated silastic mesh for passive pleuroperitoneal drainage, chylous ascites also was diagnosed. The patient was euthanized two days postoperatively due to persistent chylothorax. The etiopathogenesis of chylothorax and chylous ascites are discussed. Previous case reports of lymphatic endothelial neoplasia are reviewed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8731142/