Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with metastatic pilomatricoma causing lameness and bone lesions
By Ruff, Catherine F et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2016·Department of Comparative Pathobiology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: IMAGING DIAGNOSIS-NUCLEAR SCINTIGRAPHIC, RADIOLOGICAL, AND PATHOLOGIC CHARACTERISTICS OF METASTATIC PILOMATRICOMA IN A DOG.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old Goldendoodle was brought in for limping on the left leg that had been going on for three weeks. Imaging tests showed abnormal areas in the right lung, left shoulder, and left thigh, which were later confirmed to be metastatic pilomatricoma, a type of skin tumor that had spread to other parts of the body. Unfortunately, this condition indicates a serious health issue, and the prognosis can vary based on treatment options. It's important for pet owners to discuss potential treatments and outcomes with their veterinarian.
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Abstract
A 6-year-old castrated Goldendoodle dog was presented for left-sided lameness of 3 weeks' duration. Focal, moderate to marked increasedTc-methylene diphosphonate (Tc-MDP) uptake was detected in the right caudal lung lobe, caudal angle of the left scapula, and the distal aspect of the left femur with whole body bone phase scintigraphy. Radiographs identified a well-circumscribed, oval-shaped soft tissue opaque mass in the right caudal lung lobe; a suspect oval-shaped osteolytic lesion in the proximal third of the left scapula; and an osteolytic lesion in the distal aspect of the left femur. Metastatic pilomatricoma was confirmed histologically at all three sites.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26857288/