Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Metastatic anal sac adenocarcinoma in a dog presenting for acute paralysis.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Brisson, Brigitte A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old female spayed terrier was brought to the vet because she suddenly became weak in her back legs, which quickly got worse until she couldn't move them at all. X-rays of her spine showed that some of her vertebrae were collapsing, and further tests showed that her spinal cord was being compressed by a mass. Unfortunately, during surgery, they found a soft tissue mass outside the spinal cord, and after she passed away, it was determined that she had metastatic anal sac adenocarcinoma, which means cancer from her anal glands had spread to other parts of her body.
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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