Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Protein in urine is common but mild in dogs with lymphoma
By Di Bella, A et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2013·VRCC Veterinary Referrals·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Proteinuria in canine patients with lymphoma.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with lymphoma was found to have protein in their urine more often than healthy dogs. While proteinuria (the presence of excess protein in urine) is common in these dogs, it is usually mild and not linked to how advanced the lymphoma is. This means that while proteinuria can be a sign of lymphoma, it typically doesn't indicate a more severe condition. Most dogs with lymphoma and proteinuria are not significantly affected by this finding.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To determine if proteinuria is more common in dogs with lymphoma when compared with healthy dogs and to assess the severity and frequency of proteinuria in dogs with lymphoma. METHODS: Determination of urine protein:creatinine ratio in 32 dogs with lymphoma compared with 30 healthy dogs. RESULTS: Canine patients with lymphoma are more likely to be proteinuric compared with healthy dogs. Proteinuria is common in dogs with lymphoma, although in most cases it is not severe. The presence of proteinuria is not linked with the stage or substage of lymphoma. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Mild proteinuria is a common finding in dogs with lymphoma. The clinical impact of the proteinuria is probably low.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23278758/