Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with nerve weakness that got better after tumor removal
By Mariani, C L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1999·Michigan Veterinary Specialists, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Paraneoplastic polyneuropathy and subsequent recovery following tumor removal in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old female Brittany spaniel was brought in because she was having trouble moving her legs and was getting weaker over time. After tests, the vet found tumors in her mammary glands and lung. Once the tumors were surgically removed, the dog's mobility improved significantly, and she regained her strength. This case is notable because it shows that treating the underlying tumors can lead to recovery from the associated nerve issues.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old, intact female Brittany spaniel was presented for evaluation of progressive tetraparesis. Physical examination and diagnostic testing revealed masses within the right mammary chain and left caudal lung lobe. Neuromuscular electrodiagnostic and histopathological findings were compatible with a peripheral polyneuropathy. Upon removal of the tumors, the dog's paresis disappeared. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first reported case in the veterinary literature of improvement following therapy of a suspected paraneoplastic neuropathy.
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