Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
MRI helps diagnose and treat rare joint tumor in 10-year-old Labrador
By Hayes, A M et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1999·Centre for Small Animal Studies·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Synovial myxoma: magnetic resonance imaging in the assessment of an unusual canine soft tissue tumour.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old Labrador retriever was brought in for an unusual soft tissue tumor in the hind leg, which was identified as a synovial myxoma. To better understand the tumor's extent and how it was affecting surrounding tissues, the veterinarian used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). After assessing the situation, the vet decided to perform an amputation of the affected leg. The good news is that the dog remained free of any disease for 18 months following the surgery, indicating a successful outcome.
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Abstract
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the hindlimb of a 10-year-old Labrador retriever was performed preoperatively to define the limits and invasive nature of a synovial myxoma. This unusual tumour in dogs has also only rarely been reported in humans, although the use of advanced imaging techniques has been more widely reported in the assessment of soft tissue tumours in people. MRI was an invaluable aid in the delineation of the extensive pathological changes associated with this tumour and consequently its surgical treatment. Amputation was performed and the dog remained disease-free 18 months after surgery.
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