Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Alimentary lymphosarcoma in a 4-year-old Labrador retriever.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Lowe, Andrew D
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old black Labrador retriever was brought to the vet because he had been vomiting for two days, drinking and peeing a lot, very tired, and had stopped eating. During the examination, the vet found that his heart and breathing rates were normal, and his temperature was also normal. However, the dog showed some discomfort when the vet touched his abdomen, which made him urinate. Although no other obvious problems were found, the dog was diagnosed with alimentary lymphosarcoma, a type of cancer affecting the digestive system. The treatment options, including chemotherapy, are promising for this condition.
Abstract
Lymphosarcoma, a common canine hematopoietic neoplasm, occurs in multicentric, alimentary, mediastinal, and extranodal forms. Alimentary lymphoma accounts for approximately 5% of cases and is less easily diagnosed than the more common multicentric form. Chemotherapy is often effective, but recent therapeutic advances hold great promise for success in treating canine lymphoma. A 4-year-old, black Labrador retriever was presented (day 1) with a 2-day history of vomiting, polyuria/polydipsia, lethargy, and anorexia. The heart and respiratory rates were within normal limits, and the rectal temperature was 38.9 degrees C. Abdominal splinting was noted on palpation, which elicited urination. No obvious additional abnormalities were detected.
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