Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with sudden severe head and neck swelling
By Fossum, T W et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1998·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Lymphangiosarcoma in a dog presenting with massive head and neck swelling.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old neutered male Chesapeake Bay retriever was brought to the vet because he suddenly developed severe swelling in his head, neck, and upper body. After taking skin samples, the vet found that he had a rare tumor called lymphangiosarcoma, which affects the lymphatic system. This case highlights the importance of doing skin biopsies when a dog has sudden swelling without a clear cause. Unfortunately, the outcome for this type of tumor can be serious, and treatment options may vary.
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Abstract
A three-year-old, neutered male Chesapeake Bay retriever was presented for acute onset of severe, progressive swelling of the head, neck, and cranial trunk. Diffuse lymphangiosarcoma involving the superficial and deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue was observed on skin biopsies. Lymphangiosarcoma is a rarely reported tumor of the lymphatic system in dogs and cats. The importance of obtaining skin biopsies in animals with acute edema of unknown etiology is emphasized. Additionally, neoplasia should be considered as a potential diagnosis in a dog with an acute onset of edema.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9657163/