CARCINOMA RENAL EM CADELA: RELATO DE CASO

Abstract

ABSTRACT Canine renal cell carcinoma is a relatively uncommon and malignant neoplasm that usually occurs in middle-aged males with no racial predisposition. For its diagnosis, imaging tests such as ultrasonography and X-ray are performed in addition to exploratory and histopathological laparotomy for its confirmation. Despite the malignant nature of the tumor, there are therapeutic interventions aimed at improving the quality of life and survival of the affected animal. The treatment of this neoplasm consists of surgical removal by means of total or partial nephrectomy and chemotherapy. The objective of this study is to report a clinical case of a 13-year-old bitch presented with solid-type renal cell carcinoma in the left kidney. The neoplasm was noted by ultrasonographic examination and cytology was performed by urethral probing, suggesting malignant epithelial neoplasm of possible renal origin. Nephrectomy was the therapeutic technique chosen and the sample was referred for histopathological examination, which revealed a definitive diagnosis of solid-type renal cell carcinoma. In addition to nephrectomy, metronomic chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide was also performed. One year after the surgical removal of the neoplasm the patient is well and has no complications related to the neoplasm.