Non-resectable bilateral malignant granulosa cell tumor with metastasis in a dog: a case report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A seventeen-year-old Shih Tzu presented with severe abdominal distension and labored respiration. Radiographic examination revealed severe ascites and pleural effusion. Bilateral malignant ovarian tumor, which was non-resectable due to distant metastasis, was diagnosed through computed tomography and cytology. Chemotherapy with carboplatin significantly delayed fluid accumulation, improving quality of life for 6 months. Necropsy later confirmed metastatic malignant bilateral granulosa cell tumor involving lymph nodes, liver, and thoracic cavity. This case demonstrates the feasibility of chemotherapy and symptomatic management as alternatives to ovariohysterectomy in metastatic ovarian tumors, highlighting its potential to extend survival and maintain quality of life when surgery is contraindicated.
Authors: Young-Tak Cho, Chang-Hyeon Choi, Keon Kim, Chang-Yun Je, Jae-Beom Joo, Seung-Ju Kang, Sang-Ik Park, Woong-Bin Ro, Chang-Min Lee
Institution: Chonnam National University
Language: English
Topic: Veterinary Oncology Research
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: Rural Development Administration
Award: G911984914
OpenAlex ID: W4408980950