RELATÓRIO DE ESTÁGIO CURRICULAR SUPERVISIONADO/ LINFOMA RENAL BILATERAL EM CÃO: RELATO DE CASO

Abstract

The objective was to describe a case of primary bilateral renal lymphoma diagnosed in a dog, in order to provide relevant information regarding the diagnosis and clinical signs of this disease to clinicians of small animals. The guardian reported apathy and hyporexia as the main complaint for seven days and episodes of emesis, in addition the animal presented with oliguria, easy tiredness, dyspnea and respiratory stridor. The diagnosis of the patient in this study was confirmed by cytopathological examination of the kidneys, which revealed the presence of a homogeneous population of round cells (lymphocytes), with scarce cytoplasm and large nuclei slightly eosinophilic, the result being compatible with renal lymphoma. The therapy used was only support based on fluid therapy, gastric protectors, antiemetics and antihypertensives. The rapid evolution of the disease, the dog's serious health status, the financial situation of the tutors, and the poor prognosis were evaluated. The veterinary team, with the consent of the guardian, opted for the euthanasia of the animal. It is noteworthy that at the time the owner did not release the necropsy procedure, and therefore cannot prove that she is facing a case of primary extradonal lymphoma. It is concluded that the use of cytology techniques for the diagnostic determination of renal neoplasms allows an accurate confirmation of the pathology, helping in a better therapeutic management of these cases.