Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Labrador with kidney tumor causing weight loss and blood in urine
By Lillakas, Kristina·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2013·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Renal adenoma in a 5-year-old Labrador retriever: big is not always bad.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old Labrador retriever was brought to the vet because he was not eating well, had blood in his urine, and seemed more tired than usual for about three weeks. The vet found a firm mass in his abdomen during the exam. Unfortunately, the owners decided to euthanize him, and a postmortem examination revealed that the mass was a benign renal adenoma, which means it was not cancerous. This case highlights that not all masses are harmful, but it’s important to monitor your pet's health closely.
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Abstract
A 5-year-old Labrador retriever was presented with anorexia, hematuria, and a 3-week history of mild lethargy, periodic inappetance, and weight loss. A firm mass in the cranial abdomen was discovered on physical examination. Following clinical work-up the owners elected euthanasia. On postmortem examination, histopathology determined that the mass was a benign renal adenoma.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23904644/