Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with kidney lymphoma lives nearly a year after chemo treatment
By Batchelor, D J et al.·Published in New Zealand veterinary journal·2006·Small Animal Hospital, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Long-term survival after combination chemotherapy for bilateral renal malignant lymphoma in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old male Flat-coated Retriever was brought in for lethargy, excessive thirst, and seizures. Tests showed kidney enlargement and a diagnosis of malignant lymphoma (a type of cancer) was confirmed through a needle biopsy. The dog underwent a special chemotherapy treatment that included cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisolone, which helped him go into remission and return to a normal quality of life. He lived for 346 days after his diagnosis, showing that even serious kidney cancer can sometimes be treated successfully.
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Abstract
CASE HISTORY: A 6-year-old, entire male Flat-coated Retriever was presented with a history of lethargy, polydipsia and seizures. Clinical chemistry had shown marked azotaemia. CLINICAL FINDINGS AND DIAGNOSIS: Radiography and ultrasonography revealed bilateral renomegaly, and cytology of fine needle aspirates from the kidneys was diagnostic of malignant lymphoma. The dog was treated with a modified high-dose cyclophosphamide-, vincristine-, and prednisolone-based chemotherapy protocol, achieved remission, and returned to normal quality of life. Survival time was 346 days from the time of diagnosis. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Malignant lymphoma in the kidneys of dogs has been considered to carry a uniformly poor prognosis. Long-term remission after medical treatment has not previously been reported. The favourable outcome in this case illustrates the limitations of clinical staging in determining the outcome for individual patients.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16751846/