Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Young German shepherd dog with lymphoma causing multiple bone
By Langley-Hobbs, S J et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1997·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Polyostotic lymphoma in a young dog: a case report and literature review.
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Plain-English summary
An eight-month-old female German Shepherd was brought to the vet with broken bones in her legs and ribs. X-rays showed unusual bone damage in several areas, and the dog also had an enlarged spleen. Tests revealed that she had lymphoma, a type of cancer that was affecting her bones. This kind of lymphoma is rare in young dogs, but it's important for pet owners to know about it if their dog has similar bone issues. The treatment options for lymphoma can vary, so discussing a plan with your veterinarian is crucial.
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Abstract
An eight-month-old female German shepherd dog had pathological fractures affecting the distal radius and ulna and ribs. Radiographically, there were bilaterally symmetrical osteolytic lesions affecting the metaphyses of multiple long bones, ribs and skull and the dog had splenomegaly. Histologically, the spleen, thymus and bones were infiltrated with large lymphoblastic cells with a high mitotic rate; the diagnosis was lymphoma. Lymphoma primarily affecting bone is an uncommon diagnosis in the dog but it should be considered in young animals with osteolytic lesions affecting multiple bones.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9322181/