Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Malignant adrenal neuroblastoma causing collapse in young dog
By Marcotte, Lynne et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2004·Laboratoire Biovet Inc·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Malignant adrenal neuroblastoma in a young dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 1.5-year-old dog was brought to the vet because he was acting strangely, collapsing, and losing weight. X-rays and ultrasounds showed soft tissue masses in his abdomen, and tests confirmed he had a malignant adrenal neuroblastoma, which is a type of cancer. Unfortunately, the prognosis for this condition can be serious, and treatment options may be limited. Pet owners should discuss any concerning symptoms like unusual behavior or weight loss with their veterinarian for further evaluation and care options.
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Abstract
A 1.5-year-old dog was evaluated for abnormal mentation, collapse, and weight loss. Radiographs and ultrasonographs revealed soft tissue masses in the mid abdomen. Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspirates provided a diagnosis of malignant epithelial or round cell neoplasia. Histopathologic and immunohistochemical findings on the tumors were consistent with a primitive neuroblastoma.
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