Probable paraneoplastic leukocytosis in a dog with a gastrointestinal stromal tumor

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A 9-year-old female spayed Boston Terrier presented for diagnostic investigation of lethargy, poor appetite, weight loss, and a marked leukocytosis. Significant muscle wasting and a palpable abdominal mass were present on physical examination. Abdominal imaging revealed the mass to be of small intestinal origin; consequently, an intestinal resection and anastomosis were performed without complication. The histopathologic diagnosis was a gastrointestinal stromal tumor, verified by immunohistochemical positivity to CD117 (KIT). Two weeks after discharge, the leukocytosis had resolved. Though the exact molecular mediator of the severe leukocytosis was undetermined, resolution following tumor removal suggests a paraneoplastic cause. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first reported case of probable paraneoplastic leukocytosis secondary to a gastrointestinal stromal tumor in the dog. Gastrointestinal tract imaging should be performed when this uncommon hematologic abnormality is present.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:52

Enthalten in:

Veterinary clinical pathology - 52(2023), 1 vom: 26. März, Seite 38-43

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Gidcumb, Emily M [VerfasserIn]
Bolton, Timothy A [VerfasserIn]
Trusiano, Brie [VerfasserIn]
Zimmerman, Kurt L [VerfasserIn]
Oakes, Vanessa J [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

CD117 (KIT)
Case Reports
Dog
EC 2.7.10.1
Gastrointestinal tract
Immunohistochemistry
Journal Article
Neutrophilia
Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-kit

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Date Completed 14.03.2023

Date Revised 14.03.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/vcp.13143

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NLM340632720