Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tumoral calcinosis causing limb lameness in dog with kidney failure
By Spotswood, T C·Published in Journal of the South African Veterinary Association·2003·Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Tumoral calcinosis in a dog with chronic renal failure.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old male German Shepherd was brought in for limping on his front leg, and a large, firm mass was found near his shoulder. X-rays showed several mineralized masses in the muscles and tendons around that area. Tests revealed the dog was severely anemic and had chronic kidney failure, which can lead to a condition called tumoral calcinosis (calcium buildup in soft tissues). Unfortunately, due to his poor health, the dog was euthanized, and the diagnosis was confirmed during a post-mortem examination.
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Abstract
A 2-year-old male German shepherd dog in poor bodily condition was evaluated for thoracic limb lameness due to a large, firm mass medial to the left cranial scapula. Radiography revealed several large cauliflower-like mineralized masses in the craniomedial left scapula musculature, pectoral region and bilaterally in the biceps tendon sheaths. Urinalysis, haematology and serum biochemistry showed that the dog was severely anaemic, hyperphosphataemic and in chronic renal failure. The dog was euthanased and a full post mortem performed. A diagnosis of chronic renal failure with secondary hyperparathyroidism was confirmed. The mineralised masses were grossly and histopathologically consistent with a diagnosis of tumoral calcinosis. Tumoral calcinosis associated with chronic renal failure that does not involve the foot pads is rarely seen.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12836746/