Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Unexpected diagnosis of canine lymphoma when performing an ultrasound-guided cystocentesis on a 3-year-old Rottweiler dog.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Snopek, Allison
- Affiliation:
- Ontario Veterinary College · Canada
- Species:
- dog
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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