Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with unexplained anemia and abnormal red blood cells
By Weiss, Douglas J. & Reidarson, Thomas H.·Published in Veterinary Clinical Pathology·1989·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Idiopathic Dyserythropoiesis in a Dog
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog was diagnosed with a type of anemia called idiopathic dyserythropoiesis, which means the body wasn't producing healthy red blood cells. The dog showed signs of chronic fatigue and weakness. Tests revealed that levels of Vitamin B12, folate, and iron were not the usual culprits for this condition. Unfortunately, the specific cause of the anemia remained unclear, and treatment options were limited. The dog may require ongoing veterinary care to manage its symptoms and monitor its blood health.
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Abstract
SummaryIdiopathic dyserythropoiesis in a dog was characterized by chronic nonregenerative normocytic normochromic anemia, cellular marrow and abnormal morphology of erythroid precursors. Serum concentrations of Vitamin B12, folate and iron were inconsistent with secondary causes of dyserythropoiesis. The disorder appeared to be distinct from myelodysplastic syndromes described previously.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-165x.1989.tb00513.x