Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bone cancer developed years after ulnar surgery in Saint Bernard dog
By Frazier, K et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1991·Hollywood Animal Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Development of small-cell osteogenic sarcoma after ulnar ostectomy in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male Saint Bernard was brought in because he was limping on his front leg. This dog had previously undergone surgery to correct a bone deformity, but after four and a half years, he started showing signs of pain and swelling in the same area. Unfortunately, after further examination, a bone tumor was discovered, which had also spread to his lungs. Despite the veterinary team's efforts, the dog's condition worsened, and he was euthanized.
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Abstract
A 5-year-old male Saint Bernard was evaluated for vague forelimb lameness. Four and a half years earlier, the dog had undergone left ulnar ostectomy to correct a valgus deformity. Focal bone lysis was evident radiographically at the ostectomy site. Four months later, marked bony swelling was apparent and the dog was bearing partial weight. The dog was euthanatized, and at necropsy, a bone tumor with lung metastasis was found. Microscopically, features of the tumor were compatible with those of small-cell osteogenic sarcoma.
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