Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rottweiler puppy with spinal tumor causing leg weakness
By Hopkins, A L et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1995·University of Florida, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Spinal meningeal sarcoma in a rottweiler puppy.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
An 11-week-old Rottweiler puppy was brought to the vet because it was having trouble walking and was unable to control its bladder and bowels. X-rays and other imaging tests showed a large mass in the spinal cord that was affecting the puppy's ability to move. Unfortunately, the tests revealed that the mass was a type of cancer called meningeal sarcoma. This condition is serious and requires specialized treatment, so it's important for pet owners to discuss options with their veterinarian if they notice similar symptoms in their pets.
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Abstract
An 11-week-old rottweiler puppy was presented for evaluation of progressive paraparesis, urinary and faecal incontinence. Radiography and myelography revealed widening of the vertebral canal and remodelling of several lumbar vertebrae associated with an intramedullary spinal mass. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an extensive, heterogeneous mass involving the lumbosacral spinal cord. Histopathological examination indicated a meningeal sarcoma with very varied cytological architecture.
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