Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with sudden hind leg paralysis caused by anal sac cancer spread
By Brisson, Brigitte A et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2004·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Metastatic anal sac adenocarcinoma in a dog presenting for acute paralysis.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old female spayed terrier was brought to the vet because she suddenly couldn't use her back legs, which quickly got worse. X-rays showed problems with her spine, and further tests revealed that her spinal cord was being compressed by a mass. Unfortunately, after she passed away, it was found that she had metastatic anal sac adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer that had spread from her anal glands. This case highlights the importance of prompt veterinary care when a pet shows sudden signs of paralysis.
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Abstract
A 4-year old, female spayed terrier was referred for hind end paresis that rapidly progressed to paralysis. Spinal radiographs revealed vertebral collapse and bony lysis. Myelography confirmed spinal cord compression and surgical exploration found an extradural soft tissue mass. Metastatic anal sac adenocarcinoma was diagnosed at postmortem examination.
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