Journal of Veterinary Clinics (한국임상수의학회지)

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Increased Regulatory T cells in Thyroid Adenocarcinoma in a Mixed Breed Dog

갑상샘 암종을 가진 개에서 조절 T 세포의 증가

  • Kim, Jun-Hwan (Western Animal Medical Center) ;
  • Hong, Yeon-Jung (Western Animal Medical Center) ;
  • Kim, Bumseok (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Kim, Yunhye (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Park, Jin-Ho (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Chung, Tae-Ho (College of Tourism & Health, Joongbu University) ;
  • Park, Chul (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University)
  • 김준환 (웨스턴 동물의료센터) ;
  • 홍연정 (웨스턴 동물의료센터) ;
  • 김범석 (전북대학교 수의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 김윤혜 (전북대학교 수의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 박진호 (전북대학교 수의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 정태호 (중부대학교 관광보건대학) ;
  • 박철 (전북대학교 수의과대학 내과학교실)
  • Accepted : 2013.11.20
  • Published : 2013.12.31
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Abstract

This case report describes the increment of regulatory T cells in thyroid carcinoma of a mixed breed dog compared with normal dogs. A mixed breed dog was referred for a submandibular mass and hyperthermia. Right cervical mass was detected during the physical examination and radiography identified right cervical mass suspected thyroid gland. Accurate location and size of mass was confirmed using computed tomography and 3D reconstructed images. After confirmation of mass, surgical resection was performed and evaluation of regulatory T cells in blood of this patient was performed using flow cytometric assay. The percentage of regulatory T cells was 38.28% of all CD4 (+)/CD25 (+) T cells. This result was higher than median percentage of regulatory T cells of healthy 8 beagles ($7.66{\pm}1.65%$ (p<0.01) of all CD4 (+)/CD25 (+) T cells). And masses were confirmed as giant cell thyroid carcinoma based on histopathologic examination. After surgical resection of cervical mass was performed, the owner didn't want chemotherapy. Seven days later, cervical mass came out again. And CBC showed severe leukocytosis (WBC $47.6{\times}10^3/{\mu}L$) and non-regenerative anemia (PCV 21%). Suspected pulmonic metastasis regions became more severe. Finally the dog died of severe anemia and respiratory disorder.

6년령의 개가 오른쪽 턱 밑의 종괴와 고체온증으로 전북대학교 수의과대학 동물병원에 내원하였다. 정확한 위치와 크기를 측정하기 위해 CT 촬영을 진행하였으며 3D 재구성을 실시하였다. CT 촬영 후 수술적으로 제거하였으며 제거 후 조직검사를 실시한 결과 거대세포 갑상샘 암종으로 확인되었다. 또한 본 환자의 혈액 중 조절 T 세포의 비율을 보기 위해 흐름세포측정기를 이용하여 실험한 결과 38.28%로 정상인 개(8마리 정상 비글견에서 조사한 결과 $7.66{\pm}1.65%$ (P<0.01))에서 보다 높게 나왔다. 보호자가 항암치료는 원하지 않아서 실시하지 못하였으며 수술 7일 후 다시 재발하였으며 혈액검사 결과 심한 백혈구 증가증 및 비재생성 빈혈이 나타났다. 또한 폐전이 부위로 의심되는 부위가 악화되었으며 결국 심한 빈혈과 호흡곤란으로 폐사하였다.

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