24/06/2025
Meet Ruby! 🐾
Ruby was referred to our Internal Medicine team after her owners noticed increased panting, exercise intolerance, and a reduced appetite. Investigations led by Camilla revealed a large mass on her left adrenal gland. Hormonal testing confirmed a pheochromocytoma—a tumour that produces excess catecholamines.
Ruby underwent a complex adrenalectomy. Unfortunately, due to the tumour invading nearby vessels, her left kidney could not be preserved. However, thanks to exceptional collaboration between surgeons Lara and Maria, our Anaesthesia team Daisy & Anastasia, and ECC clinician Marta and colleagues, Ruby made a full recovery, with the tumour completely excised.
We’re so proud of the multidisciplinary teamwork at Blaise that gave Ruby a second chance!