Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with spinal cord histiocytic sarcoma causing paraparesis
By Taylor, Amanda et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2015·Texas A&M University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging diagnosis--spinal cord histiocytic sarcoma in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old mixed breed dog was brought in because it was having trouble walking and was unsteady on its feet. After an MRI, the vet found abnormal growths in the spinal cord, which were later confirmed to be a rare type of cancer called histiocytic sarcoma. This condition can cause serious issues with movement and coordination. Unfortunately, spinal cord histiocytic sarcoma is a serious diagnosis, and treatment options may be limited. It's important for pet owners to discuss any unusual symptoms with their veterinarian as soon as possible.
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Abstract
A 12-year-old mixed breed dog was presented for evaluation of progressive paraparesis and ataxia. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging was performed and identified multifocal intradural spinal cord mass lesions. The lesions were hyperintense in T2-weighted sequences, isointense to mildly hyperintense in T1-weighted sequences with strong contrast enhancement of the intradural lesions and spinal cord meninges. Spinal cord neoplasia was suspected. A diagnosis of intramedullary spinal cord histiocytic sarcoma, confined to the central nervous system, was confirmed histopathologically. Spinal cord histiocytic sarcoma is a rare neoplasm, but should be included in the differential diagnosis for dogs with clinical signs of myelopathy.
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