Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Lipoid pneumonia linked to lung tumors in three dogs
By Pérez-Accino, J et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2021·Hospital for Small animals, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Endogenous lipoid pneumonia associated with pulmonary neoplasia in three dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Three dogs with lung tumors developed a rare condition called endogenous lipoid pneumonia, which is caused by fat in the lungs. They showed symptoms that could be mistaken for other issues, making diagnosis tricky. To confirm the condition, vets used tests like cytology (examining cells) and imaging. Recognizing this pneumonia is important for managing the dogs' treatment and improving their quality of life. The study highlights the need for careful monitoring and appropriate use of medications in these cases.
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Abstract
Endogenous lipoid pneumonia is a poorly characterised condition in veterinary medicine, particularly in dogs, but it is well recognised in association with lung neoplasia in humans. This case series describes three unique cases of endogenous lipoid pneumonia associated with lung neoplasia, including clinical, imaging, cytological findings and outcome. Clinical presentation and imaging lesions can appear non-specific and may be obscured by neoplastic infiltrate and so diagnosis requires cytology or histopathology. Awareness of endogenous lipoid pneumonia in dogs with pulmonary neoplasia has an impact on staging and monitoring, treatment of clinical signs and quality of life and also aids appropriate use of antimicrobials.
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