Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Meningeal dissemination of a pituitary carcinoma to the cauda equina in a dog.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Sheehan, Nora K et al.
- Affiliation:
- The University of Wisconsin · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
An 8-year-old spayed female border collie dog was diagnosed with an invasive pituitary macrotumor. Five months after radiation therapy, the patient developed paraparesis and lumbosacral pain. Necropsy revealed a pituitary carcinoma with cauda equina drop metastasis. In cases of pituitary masses, meningeal dissemination should be considered if neurologic status declines.
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