Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with two different testicle tumors and hormone signs
By DeForge, Teagan L·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2020·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Sertoli cell tumor/mixed germ cell-stromal cell tumor as separate neoplasms in a bilaterally cryptorchid dog.
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Plain-English summary
An 11-year-old miniature poodle was brought in with hair loss on both sides, swelling around the genitals, and low platelet counts, which can indicate bleeding issues. The vet diagnosed a Sertoli cell tumor (a type of testicular tumor) after finding a mass in the abdomen. The dog underwent surgery to remove the tumor and an atrophied testicle that had another type of tumor. Thankfully, the dog recovered well after the surgery.
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Abstract
An 11-year-old miniature poodle dog was presented with bilateral flank alopecia, gynecomastia, severe thrombocytopenia, and preputial edema. Based on characteristic clinical and hematological findings of hyperestrogenism and the presence of a caudal abdominal mass, a Sertoli cell tumor (SCT) was diagnosed. After a platelet concentrate transfusion, the SCT was surgically removed in addition to an atrophied contralateral testicle containing a mixed germ cell-stromal cell tumor. Recovery was uneventful. This combination of different neoplasms in separate testicles has yet to be documented. Key clinical message: This case of a SCT/mixed germ cell-stromal cell tumor combination in a bilaterally abdominal cryptorchid dog highlights common clinical signs associated with hyperestrogenism and the management of estrogen-induced myelotoxicity causing severe thrombocytopenia.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32879527/