Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Clinical hypocalcemia following surgical resection of apocrine gland anal- sac adenocarcinomas in 3 dogs.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2019
- Authors:
- Olsen, Jaime A & Sumner, Julia P
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Three canine patients were presented with marked hypercalcemia secondary to an apocrine gland anal sac adenocarcinoma (AGASCA). Two of the patients underwent treatment for hypercalcemia before surgical resection of their tumors, including diuresis and the administration of bisphosphonates. All dogs developed clinically symptomatic hypocalcemia 2 to 4 days following surgery. Clinical signs included facial rubbing, muscle fasciculations, lameness, and collapse. The dogs each required calcium supplementation and close monitoring of serum ionized calcium, as inpatients and continuing after discharge. Hypocalcemia and associated clinical signs resolved with treatment in all cases.
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