College of Veterinary Medicine,
Tanzania
Review Article
Mediastinal Lymphosarcoma in a Seven-Month Old Labrador Retriever
Author(s): Diana L EubanksDiana L Eubanks
A seven-month-old female spayed Labrador retriever was diagnosed with canine lymphosarcoma. The initial presenting sign was vomiting with a history of possible foreign body ingestion. Laboratory data revealed hypercalcemia and thoracic radiographs demonstrated a mediastinal mass. A diagnosis of mediastinal lymphosarcoma was based on thoracic radiographs and subsequent cytology of the mass. The case was managed with chemotherapy and nutrition. The dog improved for a brief period and was euthanized seven weeks after initial presentation due to disease progression and poor long-term prognosis. This case was unique considering the age of the dog involved... Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2157-7579.1000191
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