Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with recurring adrenal tumor treated successfully with Mitotane
By Keiser, M et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·1999·Klinik fü·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Mitotane treatment in a dog with a recurring adrenocortical carcinoma--a case report].
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old female poodle was diagnosed with an adrenal tumor after tests showed abnormalities. Unfortunately, the tumor came back a year after surgery, and there were concerns about possible spread to the liver. The vet treated her with Mitotane, a medication aimed at destroying the adrenal gland, which successfully eliminated the tumor and significantly reduced the size of the liver metastases. Twelve months later, the poodle is doing well and in good health.
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Abstract
In a 7 year old female poodle an adrenocortical tumor was diagnosed on basis of laboratory and ultrasonographic examinations. One year after adrenalectomy, a relapse was diagnosed, at that time the suspicion of metastases in the liver arose for the first time. By treatment with Mitotane in a dose aiming at completely destroying the adrenal cortex, a complete disappearance of the tumor as well as a dramatic reduction of the size of the metastases could be achieved. 12 months after the begin of the chemotherapy, the dog is in good general condition.
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