Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with low calcium and weakness after cancer treatment
By Horn, B & Irwin, P J·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2000·School of Veterinary Clinical Science, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Transient hypoparathyroidism following successful treatment of hypercalcaemia of malignancy in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old female English Cocker Spaniel was brought in for treatment of lymphosarcoma (a type of cancer) and high calcium levels in her blood. After starting chemotherapy, she developed low calcium levels, which caused her to feel weak, have muscle twitching, and experience itching on her face. Tests showed that her body wasn't producing enough parathyroid hormone, which helps regulate calcium levels. Fortunately, the condition was temporary, and with appropriate treatment, she was able to recover.
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Abstract
A 4-year-old, entire female, English Cocker Spaniel was presented for treatment of lymphosarcoma and secondary hypercalcaemia. After induction chemotherapy the dog became severely hypocalcaemic and showed signs of weakness, muscle fasciculation and facial pruritus. Hormone analysis confirmed inadequate production of parathyroid hormone. Although hypocalcaemia has been previously reported as a component of tumour lysis syndrome, it has not been associated with transient parathyroid hormone deficiency.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11098384/