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Summary
A young Cairn terrier developed multiple myeloma, a rare cancer, at just 13 months old. The disease progressed rapidly, showing pelvic tumors and bone loss, making treatment ineffective.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Oncology
- Canine Pathology
Background:
- Multiple myeloma is a rare plasma cell malignancy in dogs.
- Diagnosis typically occurs in older canine patients.
Observation:
- This report details a case of multiple myeloma in an unusually young Cairn terrier.
- The patient was a 13-month-old female dog.
Findings:
- Radiographic examination revealed pelvic tumor masses.
- Characteristic systemic osteolysis (bone loss) was evident.
- The disease course was rapid, lasting only 4 weeks.
Implications:
- This case highlights the possibility of early-onset multiple myeloma in dogs.
- It underscores the aggressive nature and poor prognosis in advanced stages.
- Chemotherapy may be considered, though therapeutic attempts were unsuccessful at this late stage.