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Clostridial peritonitis associated with a mast cell tumor in a dog
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|January 15, 1986
Abstract:
Recurrent peritonitis caused by Clostridium limosum was associated with a mast cell tumor of a cranial mesenteric lymph node in a dog. The diagnosis of mast cell tumor was obscured because of the peritonitis and the appearance and location of the mass, which resembled an abscess. Since clostridial infections frequently are associated with neoplasia in man, veterinarians should be aware of the possibility of a similar relationship in animals.
Insights
Recurrent peritonitis in a dog was linked to a mast cell tumor. This case highlights the potential connection between Clostridium limosum infections and neoplasia in animals, a known association in humans.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Canine Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Recurrent peritonitis is a serious condition in dogs.
- Clostridium limosum is a bacterium that can cause infections.
- Mast cell tumors are common canine neoplasms.