Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound shows small bowel spread of mammary cancer in a Beagle dog
By Domínguez, Elisabet et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2014·Hospital Clí, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging diagnosis--ultrasonographic appearance of small bowel metastasis from canine mammary carcinoma.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old female Beagle was brought to the vet because she was very tired, not eating, and had diarrhea. During the exam, the vet found mammary tumors, and an ultrasound showed unusual nodules in her intestines. These nodules were confirmed to be metastases from the mammary cancer after further testing. Unfortunately, this means the cancer had spread, which can complicate treatment options and prognosis.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old entire female Beagle dog was evaluated for an acute history of lethargy, anorexia, and diarrhea. Mammary tumors were detected during physical examination. Ultrasonographic scanning revealed the presence of a unique pattern of multiple, well-defined and well-marginated hypoechoic nodules in the muscularis layer of the jejunum. These nodules were not associated with changes in the rest of the normal intestinal layering and were not causing signs of intestinal obstruction. Mammary carcinoma metastases to the intestinal muscularis layer were diagnosed based on histopathological examination.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23763430/