Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Outcome after surgery for parathyroid cancer in 19 dogs
By Sawyer, E S et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative oncology·2012·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Outcome of 19 dogs with parathyroid carcinoma after surgical excision.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 19 dogs with parathyroid carcinoma (a rare type of cancer affecting the glands that regulate calcium) underwent surgery to remove the tumors. Most of these dogs were brought in because they had high calcium levels, which can cause serious health issues. After surgery, 18 out of 19 dogs had their calcium levels return to normal within just four days. While some dogs experienced low calcium levels after the surgery, none had their cancer return or spread. Overall, the surgery was successful in controlling the cancer and improving the dogs' health.
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Abstract
Parathyroid carcinoma (PTC) is rare in dogs and there is little information documenting its treatment and prognosis. The objective of this study was to describe the outcome of dogs with PTC treated with surgical excision. Medical records of 19 dogs undergoing surgical excision of PTC between 1990 and 2010 were reviewed retrospectively. Dogs were presented for clinical hypercalcaemia or incidental hypercalcaemia noted by referring veterinarians on routine serum chemistry profiles. A parathyroid nodule was identified with cervical ultrasound in 17/17 dogs. Hypercalcaemia resolved in 18/19 dogs within 4 days postoperatively. Nine developed hypocalcaemia. None were confirmed to develop recurrent or metastatic PTC. The only death associated with PTC was a dog that was euthanized for intractable hypocalcaemia 9 days after surgery. Estimated 1-, 2- and 3-year survival rates were 72, 37 and 30%, respectively. Excision of PTC results in resolution of hypercalcaemia and excellent tumour control.
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