PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA IN THE VERTEBRAL CANAL OF 2 DOGS

Citation
Sr. Platt et al., PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA IN THE VERTEBRAL CANAL OF 2 DOGS, The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 34(5), 1998, pp. 365-371
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
ISSN journal
05872871
Volume
34
Issue
5
Year of publication
1998
Pages
365 - 371
Database
ISI
SICI code
0587-2871(1998)34:5<365:PITVCO>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Pheochromocytomas are uncommon tumors arising from the adrenal gland, which have potential for aggressive local spread. The diagnosis is ext remely challenging, particularly when classical endocrine signs are ab sent. This paper presents two canine cases of pheochromocytoma in the vertebral canal and illustrates the potential for detection of the tum or by abdominal ultrasonography.