Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Constipation from rare pelvic hemangiosarcoma in a 12-year-old dog
By Yoo, Saejong et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2017·Department of Veterinary Surgery, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Primary intrapelvic hemangiosarcoma in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old spayed female Schnauzer was brought in for constipation, and during the examination, a mass was found in her pelvic area. The vet performed surgery to remove the mass, which was diagnosed as hemangiosarcoma, a type of cancer. Unfortunately, despite the surgery, the dog passed away 10 weeks later due to the spread of the cancer to other parts of her body. This case highlights the seriousness of pelvic masses in dogs and the potential for aggressive cancer.
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Abstract
A 12-year-old, spayed female Schnauzer presented with constipation. A mass was observed in the pelvic cavity, and metastasis was not identified. Mass resection was performed through celiotomy with pubic osteotomy, and hemangiosarcoma was diagnosed. At 10 weeks post-operatively, the patient died of multiple metastasis. Primary intrapelvic hemangiosarcoma is rare in dogs.
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