Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Splenic hemangiosarcoma spreading in a 12-year-old Maltese dog
By Zhao, D et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·1994·Department of Veterinary Pathology, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine splenic hemangiosarcoma with abdominal dissemination.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old female Maltese was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma, a type of cancer that started in her spleen and spread throughout her abdomen. The tumor was found on the surfaces of her liver, kidneys, and other organs, and her spleen was enlarged and ruptured. Fortunately, there were no signs of the cancer spreading to her lungs or heart. This case highlights the serious nature of hemangiosarcoma in dogs, especially in older pets, and the importance of early detection and treatment options.
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Abstract
Disseminated hemangiosarcoma was encountered in a 12-year-old female Maltese dog. Tumor tissues were dispersed on the serosal surface of the liver, kidney, digestive tract, omentum and diaphragm. Metastatic lesions were not observed in the parenchyma of the lung and heart. The spleen was enlarged with rupture at the anterior region of the hilus. The disseminated protruding tumor masses could be easily peeled off from the organ surfaces. The tumor cells were round or spindle in shape, with hyperchromatic nuclei containing prominent nucleoli. Various-sized vascular spaces containing erythrocytes and serum could be identified in this tumor. This case was diagnosed as hemangiosarcoma originating from the spleen with abdominal dissemination.
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