Hemangiosarcoma in the vastus lateralis musculature of a bitch - sonographic findings

Background: A 10-year-old spayed bitch with hip dysplasia was referred for periarticular ultrasound evaluation. A poorly marginated structure of mixed echogenicity, predominantly hypoechoic, with heterogeneous echotexture, was identified in the vastus lateralis muscle of the right pelvic limb with increased stiffness, assessed using acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) elastography, compared to that of the adjacent muscle tissues, and intense vascularization by pulsed Doppler and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). Guided biopsy was performed to confirm the diagnosis of hemangiosarcoma. The objective of this study was to describe B-mode ultrasound, CEUS, and ARFI findings of hemangiosarcoma in the vastus lateralis musculature of a bitch. Case: A 10-year-old spayed bitch Golden Retriever weighing 36 kg was evaluated for pelvic limb lameness. The patient presented with bilateral pain during hip extension. The primary diagnostic suspicion was degenerative joint disease and secondary hip dysplasia. The patient was referred for imaging evaluation of the hip joints (radiography and ultrasound) under anesthesia. Right lateral and ventrodorsal projections with the pelvic limbs extended were obtained to confirm the diagnosis. In the right pelvic limb, an amorphous hypoechoic structure with irregular contours and heterogeneous echotexture was observed in the vastus lateralis muscle. In ARFI elastography, it was possible to identify differences in tissue stiffness between healthy and compromised portions. Pulsed-wave Doppler evaluation demonstrated an arterial waveform pattern with a peak systolic velocity of 38.8 cm/s, end-diastolic velocity of 6.9 cm/s, pulsatility index of 1.76, and resistive index of 0.82. CEUS study identified a mean peak of 27.26 %, mean time to peak of 39.95 s, and mean transmission time of 49.96 s. The popliteal lymph node was hyperechoic and heterogeneous in B-mode. In ARFI elastography, the average stiffness was 2.52 m/s, and the CEUS obtained an average peak of 19.98%, average time to peak of 17.52 s, and mean transit time of 22.83 s. Doppler assessment revealed no clear vascularization in the lymph node. Thoracic radiography in 3 projections and abdominal ultrasonography were performed. Radiographic evidence of pulmonary nodules was not observed. On abdominal ultrasound evaluation, it was possible to identify changes in the spleen, which presented with splenomegaly, mixed echogenicity, and heterogeneous echotexture. The animal underwent ultrasound-guided muscle biopsy, which confirmed the presence of hemangiosarcoma in the muscle. The bitch was referred for splenectomy and lymphadenectomy of the right popliteal, which confirmed neoplastic involvement of the same neoplasm. Discussion: On B-mode ultrasound, the observed changes were similar to those in a report of hemangiosarcoma in the muscles of the chest wall in dogs, which contributed to the diagnosis. Although it was only one patient, ARFI elastography results suggest that muscle hemangiosarcoma tends to follow the same elastographic characteristics as malignant lesions in other tissues. Additionally, the popliteal lymph node had a stiffness suggestive of malignancy (mean 2.52 m/s) because it presented a similar result and greater elasticity of metastatic axillary lymph nodes in bitches (>2.5 m/s) and women (> 1.44 m/s) with breast tumor. With CEUS, it was possible to identify vascularization in the sentinel lymph node that was not visible by pulsed Doppler, and in muscle mass. The findings of this report provided relevant results on muscle hemangiosarcoma in a bitch and demonstrated that the information obtained with the association of imaging methods supported the malignancy criteria described in other studies.

Hemoperitoneum in a cow with lumbar muscle hemangiosarcoma

Background: Hemangiosarcoma is a malignant neoplasm of endothelial cells with an infiltrative growth pattern. Hemangiosarcomas are frequently reported in canines and rare in felines, sheep, goats, swine, horses and cattle. Few cases of hemangiosarcoma were reported in cattle. In the present report, we describe the clinicopathological findings of a bovine muscle hemangiosarcoma. Case: A 6-year-old, Girolando cow from the Dairy Cattle Sector of the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Seropédica, presented sternal decubitus. Clinical signs were markedly pale mucous membranes, moderate dehydration, respiratory distress, and increased heart rate. The hematological examination revealed intense regenerative anemia. Due to the worsening of the clinical condition, the cow was submitted to euthanasia. The necropsy and collection of various fragments of organs were performed, which were sent to the "Setor de Anatomia Patológica" (SAP-UFRRJ). Tissues were fixed in 10 % buffered formalin, routinely processed for histology and stained with Hematoxylin and Eosin (HE). The external mucous membranes were markedly pale. Multifocal areas of 1.5 x 1.0 cm, irregular and dark red were observed dissecting the quadratus lumborum muscle (hemangiosarcoma) fibers. These neoplasms were associated with an extensive cruoric clot adhered to the muscle fibers. The extensive, red, friable mass measured approximately 76 x 55 x 20 cm on the serous surfaces of the organs of the peritoneal cavity (hemoperitoneum). The spleen was moderately reduced. The bone marrow was markedly pale. Histologically, it was observed that there was an extensive proliferation of endothelial cells in the quadratus lumbar muscle mass dissecting the epimysium and perimysium. Endothelial cells had moderate pleomorphism, organized in vascular channels and forming multifocally solid areas with a significant amount of eosinophilic fibrillar material (fibrin). Sections of muscle neoplasm were subjected to immunohistochemistry with anti-von Willebrand factor primary antibody, which showed a multifocal moderate cytoplasmic immunolabeling of neoplastic endothelial cells. Discussion: There are few reports of striated muscle hemangiosarcoma in cattle. Muscular hemangiosarcomas were reported in a 4-month-old calf in the left cervical trapezius muscle and a 6-year-old Holstein cow with left pelvic limb mass lateral and distal to the knee. Some reports presented hemangiosarcoma in the iliopsoas muscle, left cervical trapezius muscle, pelvic limb muscles and right cervical muscle of the bovine. In the presented report, hemoperitoneum occurred as a result of hemorrhages from muscle hemangiosarcoma. Other studies have demonstrated cavity hemorrhages in joint, pelvic, pleural and cranial cavities associated with hemangiosarcoma. Hemangiosarcoma with regenerative anemia must be distinguished from other diseases that cause anemia. The main differential diagnoses of bovine with anemia are vena cava syndrome, coumarin derivatives poisoning, acute poisoning by Pteridium spp., tick fever, anaplasmosis, babesiosis and trypanosomiasis. Hemangiosarcoma should be differentiated from other lesions as hemangioma, vascular tumor of lymphatic endothelium and perivascular wall tumors. Cases with poorly differentiated morphology should be submitted for immunohistochemistry. In the present hemangiosarcoma case, we have used the von Willebrand factor for immunohistochemistry diagnosis. Expression of angiogenic growth factors such as CD31, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and angiopoietin-1 (Ang-1) have also been used in the diagnosis of vascular proliferation lesions. Hemangiosarcoma in cattle should be included mainly in the differential diagnosis of diseases that cause acute anemia in cattle.

Lateral and medial musculatures of pelvic limbs in dogs - normal ultrasonographic anatomy

Background: Pelvic limb claudication is a common problem in dogs. However, determining the location of the lesion can be challenging. Diagnostic imaging is essential for identifying and evaluating muscle injuries. Ultrasonographic evaluation is frequently performed to identify muscle injuries. Although some muscle changes have already been described as ultrasonography findings in veterinary studies, little is known about the standardization of these muscle structures, especially in hip muscles. The objective of this study was to describe the normal ultrasound anatomy of the lateral and medial muscles of the pelvic limb and establish an unprecedented protocol for the evaluation of these structures. Materials, Methods & Results: A total of 4 lateral and 4 medial musculatures of the pelvic limb of dogs were evaluated using ultrasound. An initial ex vivo study (1st phase) was performed to delineate anatomical and ultrasonographic assessments. The 2nd experimental phase proceeded with the application of in vivo scanning. The same operator performed all anatomical and ultrasonographic assessments. The gluteus medius, vastus lateralis, tensor fasciae latae, sartorius, pectineus, gracilis, adductor, and rectus femoris muscles were evaluated in longitudinal and transverse planes. Ten paired hips from 5 cadavers consisting of 3 females (60%) and 2 males (40%) were evaluated during the exvivo phase. The average age and weight of the dogs were 3.6 ± 0.87 years and 21.9 ± 5.2 kg, respectively. The invivo study included 4 females (40%) and 6 males (60%), for a total of 10 healthy animals consisting of 20 hips; the mean weight was 30.11 ± 7.45 kg and the average age was 4.5 ± 2.75 years. All muscles maintained the same ultrasound pattern when compared with each other and between different groups in the invivo study. The longitudinal section presented a hypoechoic structure permeated by thin hyperechoic longitudinal striations. The hypoechoic aspect was maintained, with striae identified as hyperechogenic points in the cross-sectional view. Discussion: B-mode ultrasonographic evaluation with a high-frequency transducer has facilitated the identification of the lateral and medial muscles of the pelvic limbs of medium and large dogs exvivo and invivo. This approach is an effective and safe way to access these muscles, and aids in the establishment of an unprecedented protocol for ultrasound evaluation of this region. Understanding the normal ultrasonographic anatomy is essential to identify muscle injuries such as contractures, tumors, ruptures, and stretch, which can lead to loss of muscle echogenicity and echotexture. Furthermore, ultrasound standardization reduces inter-observer error, facilitates technique reproducibility, assists in a more assertive assessment, and directs the patient's most appropriate therapy. In addition, anatomical dissection with the aid of acoustic gel injection into the evaluated musculature is essential to guide the examination because it allows the confirmation of the structures. In this study, the ultrasound scans of 6 fundamental muscles (gluteus medius, tensor fasciae latae, gracilis, adductor, pectineus, and rectus femoris) for hip mobility and 2 knee muscles (sartorius and vastus lateralis) were standardized. Exvivo evaluations facilitated the application of invivo techniques, and no difficulties were found during these evaluations.

Conduta diagnóstica em equino da raça Crioula com síndrome de Cushing / Diagnostic process in a crioulo horse with Cushing’s syndrome

Background: Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, also known as equine Cushing’s syndrome, is a neurodegenerative disease. An important risk factor for Cushing’s is advanced aging and it is the most common endocrine disorder inolder horses. The prevalence in horses aged over 10 and 15 years is reported as 9.3% and 21%, respectively. Due to the slowprogressive nature of the disease, seasonal variation in hormone output and overlapping endocrine response to other events,accurate diagnosis is challenging. The diagnosis requires the combination of anamnesis, clinical signs, in addition to laboratory tests results. This study aimed to report Cushing’s syndrome in a Crioulo breed horse focusing on diagnostic methods.Case: A 13-year-old male Crioulo breed, orchiectomized, was attended at the Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF), in PassoFundo, RS, Brazil. The owner reported that the animal had progressive weight loss and coat abnormal growth, with curlyappearance. From visual inspection, body condition score was 4 (1-9) bulging abdomen was noticed, hirsutism, depressionand lethargy. Also, there was a large neoplastic mass on the left side of gluteal region. Later, this mass was classified inhistopathological examination as a fibroblastic sarcoid and was treated. The animal presented physical parameters withinthe physiological limits of the specie. Normochromic normocytic anemia and neutrophilic leukocytosis were reported in thehematologic evaluation. In coproparasitological examination, there were 300 eggs per gram of feaces. Hyperadrenocorticismwas suspected in the clinical examination and dexamethasone suppression test was performed to confirm the fact. Basal serumwas collected at 17 h (M0) and subsequently 40 µg/kg of dexamethasone was administered intramuscular...

Conduta diagnóstica em equino da raça Crioula com síndrome de Cushing / Diagnostic process in a crioulo horse with Cushings syndrome

Background: Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, also known as equine Cushings syndrome, is a neurodegenerative disease. An important risk factor for Cushings is advanced aging and it is the most common endocrine disorder inolder horses. The prevalence in horses aged over 10 and 15 years is reported as 9.3% and 21%, respectively. Due to the slowprogressive nature of the disease, seasonal variation in hormone output and overlapping endocrine response to other events,accurate diagnosis is challenging. The diagnosis requires the combination of anamnesis, clinical signs, in addition to laboratory tests results. This study aimed to report Cushings syndrome in a Crioulo breed horse focusing on diagnostic methods.Case: A 13-year-old male Crioulo breed, orchiectomized, was attended at the Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF), in PassoFundo, RS, Brazil. The owner reported that the animal had progressive weight loss and coat abnormal growth, with curlyappearance. From visual inspection, body condition score was 4 (1-9) bulging abdomen was noticed, hirsutism, depressionand lethargy. Also, there was a large neoplastic mass on the left side of gluteal region. Later, this mass was classified inhistopathological examination as a fibroblastic sarcoid and was treated. The animal presented physical parameters withinthe physiological limits of the specie. Normochromic normocytic anemia and neutrophilic leukocytosis were reported in thehematologic evaluation. In coproparasitological examination, there were 300 eggs per gram of feaces. Hyperadrenocorticismwas suspected in the clinical examination and dexamethasone suppression test was performed to confirm the fact. Basal serumwas collected at 17 h (M0) and subsequently 40 µg/kg of dexamethasone was administered intramuscular...(AU)

Osteossarcoma pélvico metastático em cão / Metastatic pelvic osteosarcoma in a dog

Background: Osteosarcomas are malignant neoplasms of bone tissue, with a high prevalence in dogs, especially in large and giant breeds. More commonly, such alterations affect the appendicular skeleton and, to a lesser extent, the axial skeleton. In order to obtain an accurate diagnosis, it is necessary to combine cytological and histopathological findings with clinical parameters, imaging exams and macroscopic findings. In the present study, we report a rare case of combined-type pelvic osteosarcoma with pulmonary metastasis in a dog. Case: A 5-year-old intact large male dog of mixed breed, was submitted to clinical care because of an increase in volume of the left perineal region. The cytological evaluation, performed without imaging exams, indicated that it was an undifferentiated sarcoma. An incisional biopsy defined the diagnosis as telangiectatic osteosarcoma, and with progressive clinical worsening, the patient died. Necroscopic examination revealed multiple nodules in the lungs and an irregular mass with a hard to friable consistency. The mass was intensely vascularised and extended craniodorsally from the left ischial tuberosity to the base of the renal fossa. Microscopically, the neoplasm was diagnosed as combined osteosarcoma, consisting of the osteoblastic, chondroblastic, and telangiectatic subtypes. Metastases with a predominance of the chondroblastic subtype were observed in the lungs. Discussion: This is the first report of combined-type canine osteosarcoma in the ischium. The case reported here is unusual, as there are few reports of canine osteosarcoma in the pelvic bones, and there is no concrete information regarding its histological appearance. Osteosarcoma is the most common bone neoplasm in dogs, representing up to 80% of the tumours found in such organs. In the present case, the dog was a large young adult with a higher probability of neoplasm development. A cytopathological examination is a diagnostic method with good sensitivity and specificity that can confirm osteosarcomas. However, in this case, the cytological diagnosis, performed without the information from the imaging exam, indicated that it was an undifferentiated sarcoma, given the impossibility of the architectural assessment of the lesion. Biopsy samples sent for histology may not be representative of the entire tumour, leading to misclassification of the histological type. Therefore, the evaluation of fragments from various sites of the lesions is recommended. Regarding the morphology of osteosarcomas, such neoplasms have the osteoblastic, chondroblastic, fibroblastic, telangiectatic, large cell, and poorly differentiated subtypes. With regard to tumours located in the axial skeleton, no studies have assessed the predominance of a particular morphological type, as well as the incidence of combined-type masses in dogs in this particular location. Such neoplasms are locally aggressive and have a high metastatic potential, with the lungs being the main location for implantation of neoplastic cells. There is no proven evidence of the correlation between morphological presentations and the presence of metastases from osteosarcomas in dogs. The histological type is not a predictive factor for the behaviour of the neoplasm. However, the anatomical location is considered as one of the factors with the greatest influence on the prognosis and metastatic potential. Rib masses are associated with a higher rate of metastases compared to others. The definitive diagnosis of osteosarcomas and its correct subclassification are of great importance in the prognosis of affected patients. These require an approach that considers the clinical findings, imaging examinations, and macroscopic and microscopic alterations.

Cirurgia reconstrutiva múltipla como alternativa à amputação de membro para o tratamento do tumor de bainha de nervo periférico em cão - relato de caso

O tumor de bainha de nervo periférico (TBNP) é um neoplasma incomum em cães, cujo tratamento de eleição envolve a remoção cirúrgica completa da neoformação com ampla margem de segurança. Em virtude do seu comportamento infiltrativo, a depender da localização anatômica, recomenda-se a amputação do membro, procedimento mutilante com repercussões clínicas importantes, como alterações deambulatórias, dentre outras. Neste contexto, objetiva-se com esse trabalho relatar o caso de uma cadela sem raça definida, diagnosticada com TBNP em membro pélvico esquerdo e submetida à ressecção completa da neoformação com ampla margem de segurança, seguida de reconstrução cirúrgica do membro, como alternativa à amputação do mesmo. A paciente apresentou 411 dias de sobrevida até o presente momento, e ausência de recidiva tumoral local. Desta forma, sugere-se que a excisão com ampla margem de segurança associada a reconstrução tecidual possa ser uma alternativa para o tratamento de animais com TBNP em localização apendicular.

The malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor is an uncommon neoplasm in dogs, which treatment includes the complete surgical removal of the neoplasm with broad surgical margins. Due to its infiltrative behavior, limb amputation is generally recommended. However, limb amputation can be considered a mutilating procedure with important clinical consequences, as deambulatory abnormalities. In this context, the aim of this study was to report the case of a mongrel female dog, diagnosed with malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor in the left pelvic limb. The animal was submitted to a complete removal of the neoplasm with broad surgical margins, followed by surgical reconstruction of the limb, as an alternative to the amputation. The patient presented survival time of 411 days, and absence of tumoral local recurrence. Thus, it is suggested that complete removal of the neoplasm with broad surgical margins, followed by surgical reconstruction of the limb is an alternative for amputation in animal with appendicular presentation of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor.

Cirurgia reconstrutiva múltipla como alternativa à amputação de membro para o tratamento do tumor de bainha de nervo periférico em cão - relato de caso

O tumor de bainha de nervo periférico (TBNP) é um neoplasma incomum em cães, cujo tratamento de eleição envolve a remoção cirúrgica completa da neoformação com ampla margem de segurança. Em virtude do seu comportamento infiltrativo, a depender da localização anatômica, recomenda-se a amputação do membro, procedimento mutilante com repercussões clínicas importantes, como alterações deambulatórias, dentre outras. Neste contexto, objetiva-se com esse trabalho relatar o caso de uma cadela sem raça definida, diagnosticada com TBNP em membro pélvico esquerdo e submetida à ressecção completa da neoformação com ampla margem de segurança, seguida de reconstrução cirúrgica do membro, como alternativa à amputação do mesmo. A paciente apresentou 411 dias de sobrevida até o presente momento, e ausência de recidiva tumoral local. Desta forma, sugere-se que a excisão com ampla margem de segurança associada a reconstrução tecidual possa ser uma alternativa para o tratamento de animais com TBNP em localização apendicular.(AU)

The malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor is an uncommon neoplasm in dogs, which treatment includes the complete surgical removal of the neoplasm with broad surgical margins. Due to its infiltrative behavior, limb amputation is generally recommended. However, limb amputation can be considered a mutilating procedure with important clinical consequences, as deambulatory abnormalities. In this context, the aim of this study was to report the case of a mongrel female dog, diagnosed with malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor in the left pelvic limb. The animal was submitted to a complete removal of the neoplasm with broad surgical margins, followed by surgical reconstruction of the limb, as an alternative to the amputation. The patient presented survival time of 411 days, and absence of tumoral local recurrence. Thus, it is suggested that complete removal of the neoplasm with broad surgical margins, followed by surgical reconstruction of the limb is an alternative for amputation in animal with appendicular presentation of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor.(AU)

Metastasis of squamous cell carcinoma in the pelvis of a dog

Background: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is regarded as one of the most common diagnosis in lesions of the digit, should be included in the differential diagnosis of lesions of the digit, and seems to exhibit a distinct behavior. Metastases in bone tissue are rare. Bones such as tibia, ulna and vertebrae have been reported as carcinoma metastasis sites. However, no reports of carcinoma metastasis in pelvic bones of dogs are available. This report aims at describing a case of distant and unusual metastasis of squamous cell carcinoma in the pelvis of a dog after an attempt of surgical resection of the primary lesion in the digit. Case: A six-year-old male Rottweiler dog was referred to the Veterinary Hospital of the Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Jaboticabal, Brazil, with a history of a non-healing lesion on the distal medial aspect of the left thoracic limb after amputation of the first digit, which had been performed four months earlier owing to the same problem. Surgical excision of the lesion was performed followed by wound treatment aimed at healing by second intention as an attempt to preserve the limb. Histological analysis revealed a diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma. There was recurrence of the lesion presented as circular areas with differentiated hemorrhagic tissue amidst the granulation tissue. Another excisional biopsy confirmed squamous cell carcinoma recurrence. After that, the affected limb was amputated with a good recovery. Three months later, the patient was presented with lameness in the left pelvic limb and severe pain in the hip region. Radiographic examination revealed intense periosteal reaction in the body of the left ilium extending to the left sacroiliac joint. Incisional biopsy revealed squamous cell carcinoma metastasis. Due to the clinical presentation, the patient was euthanized and subjected to necropsy. The spleen and lung also exhibited metastatic nodules not detected on previous radiographic examination. Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common diagnosis in lesions of the digit and this occurrence in Rottweilers is common. Surgical intervention is still the treatment of choice for tumors of the digit. The occurrence of metastases in this patient might be related to the delay in opting for amputation. It has been suggested that the occurrence of metastasis in SCC of the digit is more likely to happen as compared to other parts of the body, but it is not clear why these lesions exhibit a distinct behavior. There are reports of carcinoma metastasis in pelvic bones; however, the primary site was not the digit. The occurrence of this type of bone metastasis is rare and, the few reports found in the literature describe it mostly in the axial skeleton in humans, which is different from what was observed in the case reported here. The most affected sites for metastasis of tumors of epithelial origin are the humerus, femur and spine. SCC should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of lesions of the digit due to its capacity to form metastasis in distant sites. Metastasis can occur in uncommon and less likely sites, such as pelvic bones. After definitive diagnosis, an aggressive treatment is recommended as an attempt to avoid additional complications. Further studies should be conducted with the aim of establishing alternative treatments and management procedures for these patients.

Transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis in a dog with combined treatment with unilateral nephrectomy and carboplatin

A transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis was diagnosed in a 10-year-old, male German shepherd that presented with a 1-month history of hematuria and weight loss. Unilateral nephrectomy and chemotherapy with carboplatin was applied, but the dog was euthanized five months after the surgery due to metastasis.

Estudo retrospectivo de osteossarcoma primário dos ossos da pelve em cães em um período de 14 meses / Retrospective study of primary osteosarcoma in pelvis's bones of dogs during a period of fourteen months

O osteossarcoma (OSA) é um dos tumores malignos mais comum em cães. Geralmente acomete cães de raça grande e gigante, com idade média de sete anos. Esta neoplasia envolve, freqüentemente, a metáfise de ossos longos, sendo indicado à amputação radical do membro, acrescido de quimioterapia com cisplatina. A terapêutica desta neoplasia com localização na pelve toma-se difícil e normalmente não aceita pelos proprietários. O presente trabalho relata a incidência de osteossarcoma primário em ossos da pelve em cães, durante um período de 14 meses. Dos oito animais atendidos com esta neoplasia, observou-se maior freqüência nos cães da raça Rottweiler e Pastor Alemão. Dentre os ossos que compõem a pelve do animal se observou maior incidência de OSA acometendo o ílio (6 casos). Claudicação, impotência funcional de membro pélvico e dor foram os principais sinais clínicos observados. Em sete casos encontrou-se estágio avançado de comprometimento ósseo na imagem radiográfica, evidenciado, principalmente, pela lise da cortical óssea. Todos os animais foram submetidos à eutanásia por não apresentarem possibilidade de tratamento cirúrgico (hemipelvectomia) com margem de segurança. Também se levou em consideração para esta decisão à condição clínica dos pacientes, as chances de conferir melhora na qualidade de vida dos cães e a opção dos proprietários frente ao prognóstico.

The osteosarcoma (OSA) is one of the most common malignant tumors of dogs. Large and giant -breed dogs are affected and the mean age of these dogs is about 7 years. The tumor usually involves the metaphyses of long bones and the treatment is radical amputation and chemotherapy with cisplatin. The therapy of neoplasia located in pelvis is difficult and usually don't accept by owners. This report describes the incidence of primary osteosarcoma in pelvis of dogs, duting a period of fourteen months. Of the eight animals taken care with this neoplasia, a bigger frequency in the dogs of the race Rottweiler and German Pastor was observed. Amongst the bones that compose animal's pelvis was observed greater osteosarcoma incidence in ileum (6 cases). Lameness, functional impotence of pelvic member and pain had been the main observed clinical signals. In seven cases was found advanced involvement osseous, mainly, for lyses of the cortical. All the animals had been submitted to the euthanasia for not presenting possibility of surgical treatment with safety margin. Also one was taken in consideration for this decision to the clinical condition of the patients, the possibilities to confer improvement in the quality of life of the dogs and the option of the owners' front to the prognostic.

Estudo retrospectivo de osteossarcoma primário dos ossos da pelve em cães em um período de 14 meses / Retrospective study of primary osteosarcoma in pelvis's bones of dogs during a period of fourteen months

O osteossarcoma (OSA) é um dos tumores malignos mais comum em cães. Geralmente acomete cães de raça grande e gigante, com idade média de sete anos. Esta neoplasia envolve, freqüentemente, a metáfise de ossos longos, sendo indicado à amputação radical do membro, acrescido de quimioterapia com cisplatina. A terapêutica desta neoplasia com localização na pelve toma-se difícil e normalmente não aceita pelos proprietários. O presente trabalho relata a incidência de osteossarcoma primário em ossos da pelve em cães, durante um período de 14 meses. Dos oito animais atendidos com esta neoplasia, observou-se maior freqüência nos cães da raça Rottweiler e Pastor Alemão. Dentre os ossos que compõem a pelve do animal se observou maior incidência de OSA acometendo o ílio (6 casos). Claudicação, impotência funcional de membro pélvico e dor foram os principais sinais clínicos observados. Em sete casos encontrou-se estágio avançado de comprometimento ósseo na imagem radiográfica, evidenciado, principalmente, pela lise da cortical óssea. Todos os animais foram submetidos à eutanásia por não apresentarem possibilidade de tratamento cirúrgico (hemipelvectomia) com margem de segurança. Também se levou em consideração para esta decisão à condição clínica dos pacientes, as chances de conferir melhora na qualidade de vida dos cães e a opção dos proprietários frente ao prognóstico.(AU)

The osteosarcoma (OSA) is one of the most common malignant tumors of dogs. Large and giant -breed dogs are affected and the mean age of these dogs is about 7 years. The tumor usually involves the metaphyses of long bones and the treatment is radical amputation and chemotherapy with cisplatin. The therapy of neoplasia located in pelvis is difficult and usually don't accept by owners. This report describes the incidence of primary osteosarcoma in pelvis of dogs, duting a period of fourteen months. Of the eight animals taken care with this neoplasia, a bigger frequency in the dogs of the race Rottweiler and German Pastor was observed. Amongst the bones that compose animal's pelvis was observed greater osteosarcoma incidence in ileum (6 cases). Lameness, functional impotence of pelvic member and pain had been the main observed clinical signals. In seven cases was found advanced involvement osseous, mainly, for lyses of the cortical. All the animals had been submitted to the euthanasia for not presenting possibility of surgical treatment with safety margin. Also one was taken in consideration for this decision to the clinical condition of the patients, the possibilities to confer improvement in the quality of life of the dogs and the option of the owners' front to the prognostic.(AU)