Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Low calcium symptoms after anal sac tumor surgery in dogs
By Olsen, Jaime A & Sumner, Julia P·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2019·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical hypocalcemia following surgical resection of apocrine gland anal- sac adenocarcinomas in 3 dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Three dogs with high calcium levels due to anal sac tumors were treated with medication before surgery to remove the tumors. After the surgery, all three dogs developed low calcium levels a few days later, showing symptoms like rubbing their faces, muscle twitching, limping, and even collapsing. They needed calcium supplements and careful monitoring both during their hospital stay and after going home. Fortunately, all the dogs recovered well with the treatment.
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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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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31156257/