Ocorrência simultânea de hemangiossarcoma e mastocitoma de grau II em cão da raça Pitbull / Simultaneous occurrence of hemangiosarcoma and grade II mast cell tumor in a Pit Bull Terrier

Background: The incidence of cutaneous neoplasms in dogs is high and quite variable. Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) and mast celltumor (MCT) are commonly diagnosed neoplasms in isolation; however, reports of concomitant occurrence in a single patientare rare. HSA is a malignant mesenchymal neoplasm of endothelial origin; the spleen is the most commonly affected organ.MCT is a common neoplasm that may affect any region of the body, without predilection for sex, although some breeds haveshown higher incidence. This report describes a case of HSA and MCT in a Pit bull terrier.Case: A 5-year-old white male Pit bull was presented to the Small Animal Clinic of the Federal Rural University of Pernambucowith nodules in preputial region measuring 5.4 x 3.7 cm and an ulcerated nodule in the right lateral thoracic region measuring23.0 x 19.0 x 5.5 cm. The owner reported surgical excision of two previous nodules one year before the consultation, but neitherwere submitted for cytopathological or post-surgical histopathological examination. Two months after the procedure, the nodulesrecurred. Cytopathological examinations of preputial and lateral thoracic nodules were performed, with a suggestive diagnosisfor HSA and MCT, respectively. Due to the unfavorable prognosis and the weakness of the animal, euthanasia was elected.Necroscopic examination revealed an ideal body condition score (4/9), hypertrophy of right pre-scapular and axillary lymphnodes, red hepatization in the apical lobe of the right lung, with multiple, soft and pigmented nodules in the spleen, liver, pancreas and testis. Several tissue samples were collected, conditioned in 10% buffered formaldehyde solution, routinely processedfor histology, and stained with hematoxylin-eosin and toluidine blue. Microscopically, the lateral thoracic nodule consisted ofround cells in cordonal arrangement, with sparse basophilic and discretely granular cytoplasm...(AU)

Ocorrência simultânea de hemangiossarcoma e mastocitoma de grau II em cão da raça Pitbull / Simultaneous occurrence of hemangiosarcoma and grade II mast cell tumor in a Pit Bull Terrier

Background: The incidence of cutaneous neoplasms in dogs is high and quite variable. Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) and mast celltumor (MCT) are commonly diagnosed neoplasms in isolation; however, reports of concomitant occurrence in a single patientare rare. HSA is a malignant mesenchymal neoplasm of endothelial origin; the spleen is the most commonly affected organ.MCT is a common neoplasm that may affect any region of the body, without predilection for sex, although some breeds haveshown higher incidence. This report describes a case of HSA and MCT in a Pit bull terrier.Case: A 5-year-old white male Pit bull was presented to the Small Animal Clinic of the Federal Rural University of Pernambucowith nodules in preputial region measuring 5.4 x 3.7 cm and an ulcerated nodule in the right lateral thoracic region measuring23.0 x 19.0 x 5.5 cm. The owner reported surgical excision of two previous nodules one year before the consultation, but neitherwere submitted for cytopathological or post-surgical histopathological examination. Two months after the procedure, the nodulesrecurred. Cytopathological examinations of preputial and lateral thoracic nodules were performed, with a suggestive diagnosisfor HSA and MCT, respectively. Due to the unfavorable prognosis and the weakness of the animal, euthanasia was elected.Necroscopic examination revealed an ideal body condition score (4/9), hypertrophy of right pre-scapular and axillary lymphnodes, red hepatization in the apical lobe of the right lung, with multiple, soft and pigmented nodules in the spleen, liver, pancreas and testis. Several tissue samples were collected, conditioned in 10% buffered formaldehyde solution, routinely processedfor histology, and stained with hematoxylin-eosin and toluidine blue. Microscopically, the lateral thoracic nodule consisted ofround cells in cordonal arrangement, with sparse basophilic and discretely granular cytoplasm...

Criptococose sistêmica em um canino da raça Miniatura Schnauzer / Systemic cryptococcosis in a Miniature Schnauzer dog

Background: Cryptococcosis is an important zoonotic disease that occurs worldwide. The disease is caused by a soilborne opportunistic fungus of the genus Cryptococcus, which can also be found in the feces of birds, especially pigeons. In Brazil, the geographical distribution of the agent is fairly defined, with the species C. gattii predominantly found in the north-eastern states. Diagnosis is based on the clinical history, physical examination findings, and results of complementary testing, such as cytopathological and histopathological examinations. This report aims to describe the clinical and anatomopathological findings in a case of systemic cryptococcosis in a dog.Case: A 4-year-old female Miniature Schnauzer was referred for necropsy. For 3 months prior to death, the dog had displayed generalized alopecia, pruritus, and severe weight loss, Initially, a private veterinarian had suspected leishmaniasis. Gross examination was performed and samples for cytopathology, histopathology, and fungal culture were obtained. The macroscopic examination revealed generalized alopecia, congested mucosa, cachexia, hyperemia of the brain, and multiple white nodules measuring 0.5 cm to 4 cm in the lungs and the kidneys. None of the other organs showed significant lesions. Cytopathological examination of the nodules revealed a highly cellular sample, with a severe chronic inflammatory response, characterized by multinucleated giant cells and round-to-elliptical, yeast-shaped structures (5-10 µm), suggestive of Cryptococcus organisms. Histopathological examination of the lungs, kidneys, and brain revealed a severe diffuse chronic inflammatory process, with lymphocytic infiltration and multinucleated giant cells; countless yeast-shaped, round-to-ovoid structures (similar in appearance to “soap bubbles”) that were negative in hematoxylin-eosin stain were also present.[...]

Criptococose sistêmica em um canino da raça Miniatura Schnauzer / Systemic cryptococcosis in a Miniature Schnauzer dog

Background: Cryptococcosis is an important zoonotic disease that occurs worldwide. The disease is caused by a soilborne opportunistic fungus of the genus Cryptococcus, which can also be found in the feces of birds, especially pigeons. In Brazil, the geographical distribution of the agent is fairly defined, with the species C. gattii predominantly found in the north-eastern states. Diagnosis is based on the clinical history, physical examination findings, and results of complementary testing, such as cytopathological and histopathological examinations. This report aims to describe the clinical and anatomopathological findings in a case of systemic cryptococcosis in a dog.Case: A 4-year-old female Miniature Schnauzer was referred for necropsy. For 3 months prior to death, the dog had displayed generalized alopecia, pruritus, and severe weight loss, Initially, a private veterinarian had suspected leishmaniasis. Gross examination was performed and samples for cytopathology, histopathology, and fungal culture were obtained. The macroscopic examination revealed generalized alopecia, congested mucosa, cachexia, hyperemia of the brain, and multiple white nodules measuring 0.5 cm to 4 cm in the lungs and the kidneys. None of the other organs showed significant lesions. Cytopathological examination of the nodules revealed a highly cellular sample, with a severe chronic inflammatory response, characterized by multinucleated giant cells and round-to-elliptical, yeast-shaped structures (5-10 µm), suggestive of Cryptococcus organisms. Histopathological examination of the lungs, kidneys, and brain revealed a severe diffuse chronic inflammatory process, with lymphocytic infiltration and multinucleated giant cells; countless yeast-shaped, round-to-ovoid structures (similar in appearance to “soap bubbles”) that were negative in hematoxylin-eosin stain were also present.[...](AU)