Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Understanding urinary tumors in pets - signs and treatments
By Burgess, Kristine Elaine & DeRegis, Carol J·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2019·Department of Clinical Science, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Urologic Oncology.
Plain-English summary
Primary kidney tumors are rare in small pets, and how they show up, are treated, and their outlook can vary based on the type of tumor. The most common type is called transitional cell carcinoma, which affects the urinary system and can cause symptoms like blood in the urine, difficulty urinating, and needing to urinate more often. Treatment usually involves surgery and may include chemotherapy with drugs like mitoxantrone, vinblastine, or carboplatin, along with other medications that can help. In some cases, procedures like stenting or laser treatment can help relieve urinary blockages. Overall, the effectiveness of treatment will depend on the specific situation and tumor type.
Abstract
Primary renal tumors are an uncommon diagnosis in small animals. Presentation, treatment, and prognosis depend on tumor type. Surgery with or without chemotherapy are the mainstays of treatment. Transitional cell carcinoma is the most common tumor of the urinary system. Clinical signs include hematuria, stranguria, and pollakiuria. Metastatic disease can develop over time within medial iliac lymph nodes, lungs, and vertebrae. Treatment of transitional cell carcinoma centers on chemotherapy with mitoxantrone, vinblastine, or carboplatin. Other agents used with success, include toceranib phosphate and chlorambucil. Interventional surgery, such as stenting and laser ablation, is used in a palliative setting addressing urinary obstruction.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30635132/