Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with Sertoli cell tumor causing low blood cells and lethargy
By Marshall, Hayden·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2018·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Estrogen-induced myelotoxicity in a 4-year-old golden retriever dog due to a Sertoli cell tumor.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old golden retriever was brought to the vet because he was very tired, dribbling urine, and had developed breast tissue. Tests revealed he had a Sertoli cell tumor in one of his undescended testicles, which was causing problems with his blood cells. The tumor was surgically removed, and his bone marrow recovered within four months. He is expected to make a full recovery.
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Abstract
A 4-year-old, unilateral cryptorchid golden retriever dog was presented to the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre with gynecomastia, dribbling urine, lethargy, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia. A Sertoli cell tumor was diagnosed in a cryptorchid testicle with estrogen-induced myelotoxicity. The tumor was removed and bone marrow regenerated within 4 months.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29606731/