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Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in a Dachshund with congenital type 9 vascular ring anomaly: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 9-year-old spayed female Dachshund presented with chronic regurgitation, hypersalivation, and weight loss. Computed tomography revealed a distal esophageal mass and a type 9 vascular ring anomaly (VRA). Esophagoscopy and histological examination confirmed esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Given the tumor’s highly malignant nature, the prognosis for surgery was poor, leading to the prioritization of chemotherapy. Despite the chemotherapy, the clinical response was inadequate, and the dog was euthanized 35 days post-diagnosis. This case highlights the rare coexistence of ESCC and VRA in veterinary medicine, suggesting a potential link between chronic esophageal compression and the development of ESCC.

Source: Korean Journal of Veterinary Research

DOI: 10.14405/kjvr.20240050

Authors: Hongju Lee, Gukil Joung, Seong-Gyu Jeong, Tae-Sung Hwang, Joong-Hyun Song

Institutions: Chungnam National University, Gyeongsang National University

Language: English

Topic: Veterinary Oncology Research

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Ministry of Education, National Research Foundation of Korea