Pericardial lymphoma secondary to cutaneous Lymphoma in a Labrador Retriever

Saikrishna kasaraneni; Nasreen. A; Aishwarya Mohan; K. Rajesh; V. Vaikunta Rao

doi:10.56093/ijvm.v44i2.158869

Authors

Saikrishna kasaraneni Assistant Professor, Dept.of VCC, College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Nasreen. A Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science Tirupati
Aishwarya Mohan Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science Tirupati
K. Rajesh Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science Tirupati
V. Vaikunta Rao Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science Tirupati

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvm.v44i2.158869

Keywords:

Canine Cutaneous Lymphoma, Pericardial lymphoma, Pericardial tamponade

Abstract

Lymphoma is a commonly reported neoplasia of the dogs with multicentric form being the more often recorded. The present case report describes the findings in a labrador retriever with cutaneous lymphoma leading to metastasis in pericardium and further causing cardiac tamponade. An 8-year-old labrador retriever was presented with chronic cutaneous lesions and recent development of dyspnoea at rest and unable to sleep. Detailed clinical evaluation revealed muffled cardiac sounds and peripheral lymphadenopathy. Echocardiography revealed diastolic function with significant pericardial effusion impairing diastolic filling. Cytological evaluation of pericardial effusion as well skin impression revealed lymphoblasts with mitotic figures favouring a diagnosis of lymphoma. Owing to poor prognosis and refusal of owner for chemotherapy, treatment was conservatively initiated on Amoxicillin-clavulinic acid, frusemide, Benzapril Hydrochloride and pantoprazole for 5 days.

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Author Biography

Saikrishna kasaraneni, Assistant Professor, Dept.of VCC, College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Assistant Professor, Dept.of VCC, College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati,

Andhra pradesh

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