Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
MRI images of sacral bone cancer in a dog case report
By Z. Adamiak et al.·Published in Veterinární Medicína·2012·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland, CZ·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Magnetic resonance imaging of a sacral bone with telangiectatic osteosarcoma in a dog: a case report
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old male dog was diagnosed with a type of bone cancer called telangiectatic osteosarcoma located in the sacrum, which is the lower back area. Unfortunately, because of the tumor's size and position, surgery was not an option, and the decision was made to euthanize the dog to prevent further suffering. This case highlights the challenges of treating certain types of bone cancer in dogs, especially when they are in difficult locations.
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Abstract
A canine patient with osteosarcoma of the sacrum was subjected to low-field magnetic resonance imaging with the following sequences: FSE, SE, 3D HYCE, X BONE, Fast STIR, GE STIR and Gradient Echo. Due to the size and location of the tumour, surgery was not performed, and the patient was euthanized. A histopathological analysis of the tumour revealed telangiectatic osteosarcoma.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.17221/5959-VETMED