Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Right atrial myxosarcoma causing collapse in a Staffordshire bull
By Briggs, O M et al.·Published in Journal of the South African Veterinary Association·1997·Newlands Veterinary Clinic·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Right atrial myxosarcoma in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A Staffordshire bull terrier was brought in after showing signs of weight loss, difficulty exercising, and collapsing. An ultrasound of the heart revealed a rare type of tumor called myxosarcoma, which was affecting the right atrium of the heart. Unfortunately, the cancer had already spread to the lungs and lymph nodes, and the decision was made to euthanize the dog to prevent further suffering. This case highlights the seriousness of heart tumors in dogs, especially when they are malignant.
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Abstract
A case of right atrial myxosarcoma is described in a Staffordshire bull terrier with a history of weight loss, exercise intolerance and collapse. The diagnosis of an intracavitary cardiac tumour was made on echocardiography. The dog was euthanased. Secondary spread to the lungs and lymph nodes was present. Myxoma is one of the rare intracavitary cardiac tumours and this case is believed to be the 1st report of its more malignant form in the dog.
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