Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Swiss mountain dog with large ovarian tumor causing belly swelling
By French, Julie·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2024·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ovarian teratoma in a Swiss mountain dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old Swiss mountain dog was taken to the vet because her belly was getting bigger. The vet found a large mass in her abdomen, which turned out to be an ovarian teratoma, a rare type of tumor. After surgery to remove the mass, which weighed more than 16% of her body weight, the dog made a full recovery. This case highlights the importance of quick diagnosis and treatment for unusual growths like this to ensure a good outcome.
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Abstract
A Swiss mountain dog, ~3 y old, was brought to a veterinary clinic because of a progressive enlargement of the abdomen. Upon clinical examination, a large mass was detected. After surgical extraction, the mass was confirmed to be a large ovarian teratoma. The weight of the tumor was > 16% of the dog's overall body weight. The dog recovered fully after surgery. The observations from this case suggest that, although teratomas are rare, prompt and accurate diagnosis is necessary to prevent further growth of these masses and to ensure positive outcomes.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38827594/