Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with pituitary cancer spreading to nerves in lower spine
By Sheehan, Nora K et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2017·The University of Wisconsin, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Meningeal dissemination of a pituitary carcinoma to the cauda equina in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old spayed female border collie was diagnosed with a large pituitary tumor and received radiation therapy. Five months later, she started having trouble walking and showed pain in her lower back. Sadly, further examination after her passing revealed that the cancer had spread to her spinal area, causing her symptoms. This case highlights the importance of monitoring dogs with pituitary tumors for any changes in their neurological health.
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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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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28761190/