Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound helps diagnose stomach cancer in a dog with normal X-rays
By Beck, C et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2001·University of Melbourne Veterinary Clinic and Hospital, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The use of ultrasound in the investigation of gastric carcinoma in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old mixed-breed dog was brought to the vet because he had been vomiting, not eating, and losing weight over several weeks. Initial tests, including X-rays and an endoscopy, didn’t show any issues, but an ultrasound revealed a suspected gastric carcinoma (stomach cancer). A biopsy later confirmed the diagnosis. This case highlights how ultrasound can be a valuable tool in diagnosing stomach cancer in dogs when other tests don’t provide clear answers.
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Abstract
Gastric neoplasia accounts for less than 1% of all canine malignancies. Malignant epithelial tumours are the most common gastric neoplasm in dogs and are referred to as carcinoma or adenocarcinoma. Dogs with gastric carcinoma usually present with vomiting, anorexia, and weight loss. The duration of clinical signs is from weeks to months. 1 Survey and contrast radiography, endoscopy, and ultrasonography have been used in the diagnosis of gastric carcinoma in dogs. This report describes a case of gastric carcinoma in which the survey and contrast radiographs and endoscopic findings were normal. Gastric neoplasia was suspected on ultrasound examination and confirmed histologically.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11431997/