Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with severe itching caused by lymphoma tumor
By Anderson, R K & Carpenter, J L·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1995·Department of Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Severe pruritus associated with lymphoma in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with severe itching that didn't improve with antibiotics, steroids, or allergy medications was diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of cancer affecting the spleen and lymph nodes. After the tumor was surgically removed, the dog's itching quickly went away, but it returned when the cancer came back. This case highlights that persistent itching in dogs can sometimes be linked to serious underlying health issues like cancer, so it's important for pet owners to consult their vet if common treatments aren't working.
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Abstract
A dog with chronic pruritus that was refractory to antibiotic, corticosteroid, and antihistamine treatment was found to have lymphoma involving the spleen and associated lymph nodes. Pruritus rapidly resolved on removal of the tumor and recurred on reappearance. The association of generalized pruritus with an occult malignant process may be difficult to assess, but after excluding the more common causes of pruritus, a visceral malignancy should be considered.
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