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Maria Kuricova1, Jakub Fuchs1, Tomas Liptak1
1Small Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, Kosice, Slovak Republic.
Veterinarni Medicina
|November 29, 2023
Summary
A Shih Tzu experienced hind leg paralysis due to a spinal cord tumor. Histopathology revealed a capillary haemangiosarcoma, a rare vascular tumor affecting the spinal cord in dogs.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Neurology
- Canine Pathology
- Vascular Oncology
Background:
- Spinal cord diseases in dogs can present with acute hind limb paralysis.
- Differential diagnoses for T3-L3 myelopathy are broad, including neoplastic, inflammatory, and vascular causes.
Observation:
- A 5-year-old Shih Tzu presented with sudden onset of hind leg paralysis.
- Neurological examination indicated severe T3-L3 myelopathy.
- Diagnostic imaging and paraclinical tests narrowed differential diagnoses, but the dog's condition worsened.
Findings:
- Histologic examination of spinal cord specimens revealed a capillary haemangiosarcoma.
- This vascular tumor is formed by endothelial cell proliferation.
- The primary tumor site could not be identified due to lack of gross mass.
Implications:
- This case highlights capillary haemangiosarcoma as a potential cause of acute myelopathy in dogs.
- Early diagnosis and understanding of vascular spinal tumors are crucial for canine neurological cases.
- Further research may elucidate the primary origins and treatment strategies for spinal haemangiosarcomas in canines.
