Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with lymphoma causing spinal pain and nerve problems
By Lamagna, Barbara et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2006·Department of Clinical Sciences, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Polyostotic lymphoma with vertebral involvement and spinal extradural compression in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old male mixed-breed dog was brought in for neck pain and trouble moving due to a tumor on his second cervical vertebra. Since the tumor couldn't be surgically removed, the vet performed a procedure to relieve pressure on the spine, which helped the dog feel better immediately. Unfortunately, six weeks later, the dog showed signs of the cancer returning and was euthanized.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old, male, mixed-breed dog that developed cervical pain and neurological deficits was diagnosed with primary lymphoma of the second cervical vertebra. The cervical lesion was not surgically resectable. A dorsal cervical hemilaminectomy was performed to provide temporary decompression. The dog had complete pain relief after surgery but was euthanized 6 weeks later with recurrent clinical signs and evidence of lymphoma in the right femur.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16397198/