Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog diagnosed with lymphoma during bladder ultrasound test
By Snopek, Allison·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2024·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Unexpected diagnosis of canine lymphoma when performing an ultrasound-guided cystocentesis on a 3-year-old Rottweiler dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old spayed female Rottweiler was brought to the vet because she was weak, tired, and had changes in her fur. Blood tests showed she had anemia and other issues, and after ongoing urinary problems, the vet performed an ultrasound-guided procedure to collect urine. This revealed a large mass in her abdomen, leading to a diagnosis of canine lymphoma that had spread to her kidneys. Unfortunately, due to the poor outlook for recovery, the decision was made to euthanize her.
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Abstract
A 3-year-old spayed female Rottweiler dog was brought to a veterinary clinic because of weakness, lethargy, and hair coat changes. Hematology and clinical chemistry assessments revealed anemia, hypoalbuminemia, hyperglobulinemia, and hypothyroid. After persistent pyuria, an ultrasound-guided cystocentesis was completed, which revealed a large abdominal mass. A presumptive diagnosis of canine lymphoma with renal spread was made. Due to a poor prognosis, the dog was euthanized.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38164385/