Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with malignant angioendotheliomatosis and retinal detachment
By Kilrain, C G et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1994·Department of Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Malignant angioendotheliomatosis with retinal detachments in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A Golden Retriever was brought in with red, swollen eyes and difficulty opening them due to irritation. The dog was diagnosed with malignant angioendotheliomatosis, a rare cancer that affects blood vessels and can lead to serious eye problems like retinal detachments. Although the prognosis is generally poor, early diagnosis can help manage the condition. Treatment options may include specialized therapies, but outcomes can vary widely depending on the individual case.
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Abstract
A Golden Retriever with bilateral conjunctival hyperemia, chemosis, and blepharospasm was determined to have malignant angioendotheliomatosis, which is an uncommon neoplastic disorder of dogs and human beings. It was believed to be of endothelial origin, but evidence in human beings indicates a lymphoid origin. The histogenesis of the disease in the dog was confirmed to be of lymphoid origin by use of a canine lymphoma-specific immunoperoxidase assay. The prognosis for malignant angioendotheliomatosis in dogs is poor, but with early diagnosis, the condition is potentially manageable.
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