title: Metastatic anal sac adenocarcinoma in a dog presenting for acute paralysis.
abstract: A 4-year old, female spayed terrier was referred for hind end paresis that rapidly progressed to paralysis. Spinal radiographs revealed vertebral collapse and bony lysis. Myelography confirmed spinal cord compression and surgical exploration found an extradural soft tissue mass. Metastatic anal sac adenocarcinoma was diagnosed at postmortem examination.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario.
authors.forename: Brigitte A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Brisson
authors.forename: Douglas P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Whiteside
authors.forename: David L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Holmberg
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D000694:Anal Gland Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D000695:Anal Sacs / Q000473:pathology; D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D004285:Dogs; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary