Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Lung blood vessel amyloidosis in an older dog
By Constanza A. Rodriguez et al.·Published in Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology·2025·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Pulmonary vascular amyloidosis in an aged dog
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 14-year-old female Boston Terrier was experiencing severe breathing problems, including difficulty breathing and rapid breathing, which worsened over the year. Despite previous health issues, including a skin tumor, the owner could not afford further tests to determine the cause of her respiratory distress. Unfortunately, her condition continued to decline, leading to a critical situation where her oxygen levels dropped dangerously low. In light of her poor prognosis and suffering, the decision was made to euthanize her humanely.
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Abstract
History: The carcass of a 14-year-old, female Boston Terrier was submitted for necropsy. The clinical history for the last year was dominated by recurrent and progressive episodes of dyspnea, stertor, and tachypnea. The patient had a prior history of a grade 3 cutaneous mast cell tumor that was excised years ago. Clinical investigations during the dog’s life included thoracic radiographs, which revealed a mild patchy interstitial pattern and tracheal collapse. The owner declined blood analysis and other diagnostics on several occasions due to financial constraints. The final episode was characterized by a severe respiratory crisis with oxygen saturation below 90%. Given the poor prognosis and the animal’s deteriorating condition, humane euthanasia was performed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.24070/bjvp.1983-0246.018s128