Hypertrophic Osteopathy Secondary to Pulmonary Metastases from Breast Carcinoma

Ricardo Andrés Correa

Universidad de Caldas

Juan Carlos Giraldo

Universidad de Caldas

Purpose: this article aims to report the findings of a clinical case of hypertrophic osteopathy. Topic: hypertrophic osteopathy is a rare paraneoplastic disorder associated with painful overgrowth of the periosteum of long bones, usually triggered by primary or metastatic lung tumors. Development: the case of a 12-year-old Rottweiler with hypertrophic osteopathy associated with pulmonary metastases from breast carcinoma is presented. Conclusions: clinical and radiographic findings and therapeutic possibilities are discussed.
Keywords: canino, neoplasia pulmonar, osteofitosis periostales
Published
2015-06-01
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