Leiomyosarcoma of Stomach, Small and Large intestine in Dogs
Leiomyosarcoma is an uncommon cancerous tumor, which, in this
case, arises from the smooth muscles of the stomach and
intestines. It is an extremely dangerous and painful disease
that affects mostly older dogs (more than six years old), though
all breeds are equally predisposed to leimyosarcoma. Moreover,
the cancer has a tendency to metastasize to other sites in the
gastrointestinal tract and other body organs. Symptoms and Types
Most symptoms are related to gastrointestinal tract, including:
- Weight loss - Blood in stool (hematochezia) - Gas (flatulence)
- Stomach growling, or rumbling sound (borborygmus) - Feeling of
incomplete defecation (fenesmus) The exact cause for this cancer
is currently unknown. You will need to give a thorough history
of your dog’s health, including the onset and nature of the
symptoms. He or she will then perform a complete physical
examination, as well a biochemistry profile, urinalysis, and
complete blood count (CBC)