Multiple Myeloma in Dog: Case Report

Abstract

Multiple myeloma is a neoplasm characterized by the proliferation of clonal B lymphocytes in the bone marrow, resulting in disordered production of immunoglobulins, progressively promoting bone destruction, renal failure, hematopoietic suppression, resulting in several clinical signs in dogs. This work aims to report a case of multiple myeloma in a 11 - year - old female poodle, who was attended at a veterinary clinic In the radiographic examination, bone lysis was observed in the distal third of the femur, which led to the clinical suspicion of bone neoplasia, initially confirmed by cytological analysis of the bone marrow of the site affected by the presence of atypical plasma cells. The animal was then referred for surgery to perform ovarian resection (OSH) and removal of a bone biopsy fragment, which can not be performed. The clinical and cytological diagnoses associated with the surgical procedure were essential for the prognosis of the patient.