Maxilectomía medial en un canino Shetland Sheepdog de 12 años con sarcoma de tejidos blandos.

Abstract

The clinical case of a 12-year-old female Shetland Sheepdog breed canine patient named Abbie, who was taken to the Vida Animal del Caribe Small Animal Veterinary Clinic, Barranquilla, Atlántico, is presented. Her owners stated that she had a bulge at the level of her nose and difficulty breathing. During the physical examination, it was observed that the patient was in a state of alert, heart rate and respiratory rate within the range, capillary refill time 2 seconds, and mucous membranes were pink in color. Detailed medical analyzes were carried out with the following results: the blood count showed values within normal ranges, in the stool the significant presence of Oocysts of Eimeria spp++ was observed, while the blood chemistry reflected an increase in glucose levels. . Coagulation times remained within normal limits, however, elevated phosphorus and BUN values and alterations in arterial blood gases were detected. In liver chemistry, a decrease in albumin and total protein levels was observed, as well as an increase in C-reactive protein. D-dimer analysis did not show hypercoagulability. The X-rays showed the presence of soft tissues with changes in volume and radiographic density, while the computed axial tomography (CAT) revealed a neoformative lesion at the nasal level. To correct this condition, a medial maxillectomy was performed.