25/12/2022
Case: 鼻腔腺腫瘤 Nasal adenocarcinoma
本案9歲半德蘭牧羊犬打乞嗤多左同流鼻血, 經診斷為鼻腔腺腫瘤 (nasal adenocarcinoma). 之後進行了為期3日立體定位放射治療 (Stereotactic radiation therapy). 4個月後CT顯示非常良好縮細及控制. 現在狗狗生活如常. 副作用包括甩毛及慢性鼻炎. 要知道, 腫瘤已破壞鼻腔, 加上放射治療, 鼻腔組織唔會回復正常狀態, 所以有部分貓貓或狗狗, 會有長期鼻炎. 佢會比其他動物更容易有鼻敏感, 轉天氣容易打乞嗤, 流鼻水等. 一般可以用藥物幫助, 加上好多貓狗都會適應到, 問題不大.
腫瘤嘅變化同起伏, 有啲時後估計唔到. 作為主人, 我地最希望可以為佢哋提升或者保持生活質素. 現今有好多唔同種類嘅治療方案, 將來都會不斷發展. 所以無論咩情況, 主人都一定會選擇到合適嘅療程, 最緊要保持平常心, 唔好容易放棄. 有咩問題或疑難, 都要討論. 我地醫護團隊一路同你地並肩作戰. 來年繼續加油 !!!!! 聖誕快樂同預祝新年快樂. 最緊要身體健康 :)
The presenting case is a 9.5 yo Shetland sheepdog who presented with epistaxis and frequent sneezing. Diagnostic results indicated nasal adenocarcinoma. The patient underwent stereotactic radiation treatment of 3 days. 4 months later, a recheck CT scan noted very good reduction of the tumor. Side effects included hair loss around the nasal area, and residual rhinitis. It should be noted that the presence of the nasal tumor has already eroded and damaged the internal structures (turbinates) within the nasal cavity. With the addition of radiation treatment, the nasal turbinates will no longer return to normal, resulting in rhinitis. This indicates the patient is more prone to allergies, with occasional sneezing and nasal discharge. These can usually be managed with supportive medications, and most cats and dogs can cope with this with minor issues.
Cancer progression is unpredictable. As pet owners, our goal is to provide the best or maintain quality of life for our dear fluffy friends. There are multiple treatment options for cancer, and further developments are expected. That is why, no matter the situation, owners will be able to choose the most optimal care for their pets. The most important thing is to keep a calm demeanour at all times and move forward with sheer determination and perseverance. If there are any difficulties or concerns, do bring it up and discuss. The team of medical professionals are here to battle alongside you! Keep it up and be ready for any challenges in the upcoming year !!! Merry Christmas and wishing you all a happy new year! Here's to good health and luck :)
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