Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mineralized heart tumor blocking right heart in cocker spaniel
By Mellish, Cassandra et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2022·Atlantic Veterinary College·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mineralized, obstructive cardiac myxoma with chondroid differentiation in a cocker spaniel.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old male cocker spaniel was brought to the vet because he showed signs of right-sided heart failure, which can include difficulty breathing and lethargy. X-rays and an ultrasound of his heart revealed a mineralized mass that was blocking blood flow in the right side of his heart. Unfortunately, the dog passed away, and further examination confirmed that the mass was a type of tumor called a myxoma. This case highlights the importance of early detection of heart problems in pets.
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Abstract
A 12-year-old castrated male cocker spaniel dog was referred for evaluation of signs consistent with right-sided heart failure. Thoracic radiography revealed mineralization in the region of the right atrium. Echocardiography identified a mass partially filling the right atrium and right ventricle and obstructing flow through the right heart. These findings were confirmed at necropsy and histopathologic features were consistent with myxoma with chondroid differentiation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35368403/