Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with connective tissue-type mast cell leukemia and organ swelling
By Hikasa, Y et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2000·Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Connective tissue-type mast cell leukemia in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old female Curly-Coated Retriever was brought to the vet with severe symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, and a swollen abdomen. Tests revealed she had a rare type of cancer called mast cell leukemia, which was affecting her organs and causing serious health issues. Unfortunately, despite treatment efforts, the dog's condition was critical due to widespread organ involvement, and she did not recover. This case highlights the importance of early detection and intervention in serious health conditions.
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Abstract
An unusual case diagnosed as connective tissue-type mast cell leukemia with marked mastocyte infiltration into visceral organs in a seven-year-old female Curly-Coated retriever is presented. Acute circulatory collapse, emesis, diarrhea, abdominal enlargement, icterus, cyanosis, dyspnea, pulmonary edema, hepatomegary, ascites, and right ventricular enlargement were observed. Hematologic and biochemical examinations revealed mast cell leukemia, mature neutrophilia, monocytosis, thrombocytopenia, hemolytic hyperbilirubinemia, hyperhistaminemia, renal and hepatic injuries. Mast cells were distributed systemically, but predominantly in the diaphragm and liver with a large mass among the serosa of ileum, cecum and colon. Mast cells were stained intensely by both safranin and berberine sulfate.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10720189/