Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Persistent regurgitation in dogs caused by esophageal tumors
By Arnell, Katharine et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2013·Department of Internal Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Persistent regurgitation in four dogs with caudal esophageal neoplasia.
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Plain-English summary
Four dogs were brought in for persistent regurgitation, which is when they bring food back up after eating. Upon examination, three of the dogs also had a condition called megaesophagus, where the esophagus becomes enlarged and doesn't work properly. Tests showed that all four dogs had tumors in the lower part of their esophagus that were blocking it. Treatment outcomes varied, but one dog was still alive 37 months after being diagnosed, indicating that some dogs can have a good response to treatment despite the serious nature of their condition.
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Abstract
Esophageal neoplasia is an uncommon, but important, consideration for acute and chronic regurgitation and megaesophagus in dogs. The diagnosis can be challenging, and treatment options are often limited. This case series describes four dogs with regurgitation secondary to caudal esophageal masses. All dogs presented with regurgitation, and three of the four dogs had radiographically apparent megaesophagus. In all dogs, ancillary diagnostics revealed the presence of a caudal esophageal mass resulting in esophageal obstruction, and all mass lesions were histopathologically confirmed to be neoplastic. Treatment responses were variable, with one dog still alive 37 mo postdiagnosis at the time of manuscript preparation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23148135/