Abstract

A 6-year-10-month old neutered Rottweiler female dog weighing 30 kg was referred with a history of pain on right hind limb over past six weeks. Hematology analysis showed mild anemia and leukopenia. Radiographic examination showed dysplastic hips. Thoracic radio-graphs revealed no evidence of metastasis. The pubic mass was isolated for FNA biopsy and histopathological examination diagnosed it as hemangiosarcoma. Treatment with Carprofen and Pentosan in combination showed that the association of these approaches could be employed to manage discomfort inflicted of bone cancer patient.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)50-52
Number of pages3
JournalIndian Veterinary Journal
Volume96
Issue number7
Publication statusPublished - 2019

Keywords

  • Dog
  • Hemangiosarcoma
  • Histopathology

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