Paraneoplastic Syndromes in Horses.

Authors :: Johns I
Source :: The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice [Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract] 2024 Dec; Vol. 40 (3), pp. 525-535. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 21.
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: This article discusses the reported paraneoplastic syndromes (PNSs) in horses, including the possible pathogenesis, diagnostic methods, and any treatment options. The more commonly reported PNSs in horses include cancer anorexia and cachexia, fever and increased acute phase protein concentrations, and hypercalcemia and monoclonal gammopathy. As these conditions can often be more commonly diagnosed in non-neoplastic conditions, the diagnosis of a PNS and the accompanying neoplasia can be challenging. As signs of a PNS may precede signs of the underlying neoplasia, it is important that the clinician be aware of the possible presence of a PNS.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure The author has no conflicts to disclose.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)