Pleural Effusion due to Mesothelioma in a Dog-A Case Report
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2020-06
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Objective: A male Spitz about 7 years was presented to Veterinary College
and Research Institute hospital with severe respiratory distress and anorexia
for 3 days, which was successfully managed with thoraccocentesis. Case
summary: Clinical examination revealed paradoxic respiration, dyspnoea,
oral breathing and abducted elbows. Thoracic radiography revealed
pulmonary infiltration with unclear cardiac silhouette. Electrocardiogram
and echocardiography revealed arrhythmia and pleural effusion with dilated
cardiac myopathy respectively. Thoracocentesis was done to relieve
respiratory distress. Cytology of pleural fluid revealed mesothelioma.
Animal was treated with enalapril, furosemide, prednisolone and
pantaprazole. Animal showed significant clinical improvement following
treatment. Unique information: Thoraccocentesis is the lifesaving
emergency procedure which should be done in cases having paradoxic
respiration.
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TNV_IJCMAS_2020_9(6)1512-1514
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Veterinary Science