Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with metastatic adrenal tumor causing sudden paralysis
By Spall, Benjamin et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2011·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging diagnosis-metastatic adrenal pheochromocytoma in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old Akita mix suddenly became unable to use its back legs. After an MRI, the vet found several abnormal masses in the dog's spine, indicating a serious condition. The diagnosis was metastatic pheochromocytoma, a type of tumor that can spread to other parts of the body. Unfortunately, this condition is quite severe, and treatment options may be limited. It's important for pet owners to discuss any sudden changes in mobility with their veterinarian for proper evaluation and care.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old Akita mix became acutely paraplegic. Upon magnetic resonance imaging, multiple, slightly T2-hyperintense, T1-isointense extradural masses, relative to spinal cord were found in the vertebral canal. The retroperitoneal masses had mixed T2-signal intensity. The contrast enhancement pattern for the spinal masses was both homogenous and heterogenous. The diagnosis was metastatic pheochromocytoma. Signal intensity of the tumors in this dog was similar to reports of pheochromocytoma in human beings.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21615598/