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Cardiac Tamponade from Pericardial Mesothelioma Causing Acute Renal Insufficiency in Dog

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Pericardial mesothelioma is a rare malignancy tumor in dog. Due to an aggressive tumor and low survival rates, mesothelioma is frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage. The objective of this clinical report is to highlight the characteristic of this malignancy tumor to help an early diagnosis and to improve the therapeutic outcomes of this neoplastic tumor. A 10-year-old crossbreed was referred to Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Kamphaengsaen for the evaluation of a history of abdominal distension, lethargy and weekness. During the physical examination, the dog was tachycardia and tachypnea. Ultrasonography imaging of spleen revealed an inhomogeneous appearance and thoracic radiograph showed cardiac enlargement. Electrocardigraphy examination revealed low voltage of QRS complex amplitude. A transthoracic echocardiogram showed a large pericardial effusion with cardiac tamponade and masses were visualized in pericardial sac. Pericardiocentesis was immediately performed to alleviate the cardiac tamponade and cytologic examination was performed to identify the characteristic of pericardial effusion fluid. Clinical symptoms of acute kidney injury were progressed from the second visit including azotemia, hyponatraemia, hyperkalemia and anuria. The dog died about 2 days after admission in the critical care unit. Histopathological examination of the pericardial fluid and pericardial mass confirmed the diagnosis of pericardial mesothelioma. Mesothelioma should be considered in the diagnosis of pericardial effusion in dog. An early stage detection of pericardial mesothelioma may significantly reduction in mortality and allow for more beneficial treatment.

DOI 10.11648/j.ccr.20190304.14
Published in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research (Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2019)
Page(s) 94-98
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Keywords

Cardiac Tamponade, Pericardial Tumor, Dog

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  • Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakorn Pathom, Thailand

  • Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakorn Pathom, Thailand

  • Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakorn Pathom, Thailand

  • Department of Large Animal and Wildlife Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Nakorn Pathom, Thailand

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