Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vomiting in West Highland terrier linked to stomach cancer
By Lecoindre, P et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2012·Clinique Vé, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gastric carcinoma associated with Menetrier's-like disease in a West Highland white terrier.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old West Highland white terrier was brought in for chronic vomiting and showed signs of mild anemia and low protein levels. After further tests, the vet found a large mass in the dog's stomach and performed surgery to remove part of it. The initial diagnosis was a condition similar to Ménétrier's disease, which causes thickening of the stomach lining. However, five years later, the dog returned with more vomiting, and tests revealed a new stomach ulcer and a type of stomach cancer. This case suggests that ongoing stomach issues may lead to cancer development.
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Abstract
A seven-year-old West Highland white terrier was presented for chronic vomiting associated with mild regenerative anaemia and hypoalbuminaemia. Further examination showed a giant polypoid cerebriform mass located in the lesser curvature of the stomach. Partial gastrectomy was performed and histology was consistent with hypertrophic gastritis with typical features of Ménétrier's disease. Five years after surgery, the dog was re-examined for recurrence of vomiting episodes. Endoscopy showed ulceration of the lesser curvature of the stomach and histological analysis revealed a poorly differentiated superficial gastric carcinoma surrounded by hypertrophic gastritis. To the authors' knowledge, this is the second time that coexistence of these two types of lesions is reported, suggesting that recurrence of gastritis could be the starting point of the tumoural process.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23034016/