Spinal cord compression secondary to hemangiosarcoma in a saddlebred stallion.
Hemangiosarcoma in the spinal canal was diagnosed in a 25-year-old stallion showing progressive and symmetrical 4-limb ataxia, proprioceptive deficits, and weakness. On necropsy, an extradural mass consisting of spindle-shaped cells and numerous free erythrocytes was found at the level of C7-T1. Immunohistochemical staining confirmed a neoplasm of endothelial origin.
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Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon.
D000818:Animals; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006394:Hemangiosarcoma / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006736:Horses; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*