Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Brain tumor found in a 6-week-old puppy
By Gabor, L J & Vanderstichel, R V·Published in Veterinary pathology·2006·Atlantic Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Primary cerebral hemangiosarcoma in a 6-week-old dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-week-old female cross-breed puppy was diagnosed with a brain tumor called primary cerebral hemangiosarcoma. This tumor was causing swelling in her brain and was poorly defined from the surrounding tissue. Unfortunately, the details of treatment and the puppy's outcome were not provided, but this case highlights a rare occurrence of a brain tumor in such a young dog. If you notice unusual behavior or symptoms in your puppy, it's important to consult your veterinarian for a thorough examination.
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Abstract
A primary cerebral hemangiosarcoma was identified in a 6-week-old, female, cross-breed dog. Grossly, the tumor mass was poorly demarcated from the adjacent neuropil, hemorrhagic, and caused effacement of the right dorsolateral cerebral hemisphere. Microscopically, the tumor was composed of an infiltrative mass of small vascular channels lined by neoplastic endothelial cells that stained variably with factor VIII-related antigen and negatively with glial fibrillary acidic protein. This is the first description of a primary intracranial hemangiosarcoma in an immature dog.
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