Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with breathing trouble diagnosed with chest myxosarcoma tumor
By Sommerey, C-C et al.·Published in Journal of comparative pathology·2012·Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Intrathoracic myxosarcoma in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old Labrador retriever was brought to the vet with a fever, trouble breathing, and a fast heartbeat. Tests showed fluid in the chest, which was drained and revealed a soft tissue mass near the heart. Further examination confirmed that this mass was a type of tumor called myxosarcoma. Unfortunately, this condition can be serious, and treatment options would depend on the specific case and the vet's recommendations.
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Abstract
A 3-year-old Labrador retriever dog was presented with pyrexia, dyspnoea and tachycardia. A pleural effusion was detected radiographically and ultrasonography showed pleural fluid with floating material. The fluid was drained, revealing a soft tissue mass adjacent to the left ventricle. The aspirated fluid had a proteinaceous and gelatinous appearance. Cytological examination revealed atypical mesenchymal cells in a dense eosinophilic background, interpreted as consistent with the presence of a matrix-secreting tumour, probably a myxosarcoma. Thoracoscopy confirmed the presence of the mass adjacent to the left ventricle, but showed additional smaller pleural masses. Microscopical and immunohistochemical evaluation of a biopsy sample from the mass supported the diagnosis of a myxosarcoma, which was further confirmed by transmission electron microscopy.
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