Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical removal of thigh muscle lipomas in dogs
By Sullivan, Carly V et al.Ā·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienneĀ·2021Ā·BluePearl Veterinary Partners Levittown, United StatesĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Caudal thigh intermuscular lipomas in dogs: Anatomic review and approach to surgical excision.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with fatty tumors in their back legs underwent surgery to have them removed. These tumors, called intermuscular lipomas, were found in dogs averaging about 9 years old, and various breeds were affected. Before surgery, vets performed tests like ultrasounds and X-rays to confirm the diagnosis. During the procedure, the surgeons carefully worked around the sciatic nerve to safely excise the tumors. All dogs recovered well without any complications, and the tumors were confirmed as lipomas after removal.
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Abstract
The surgical approach for excision of caudal thigh intermuscular lipomas (IML) in dogs is described with relevant anatomy and short-term outcomes reported. Medical records were reviewed to identify dogs that underwent IML excision between 2015 to 2019. Signalment, location of the lipoma, pre-operative diagnostic tests, histopathology results, use of a closed-suction drain, and follow-up information including drain and suture removal were recorded. Mean age of patients in this study was 8.7 years. Multiple breeds were affected and there was no predilection for either left or right hind limb. Pre-operative diagnostic tests included fine-needle aspirate, radiography, peripheral ultrasonography, and/or computed tomography scan. In 45% (5/11) of the cases, a closed suction drain was placed. All masses removed were deemed grossly consistent with a lipoma by the attending clinician and 5 were confirmed by histopathology. No complications were noted in any case. Removal of caudal thigh IML requires careful identification of and dissection around the sciatic nerve, which is easily achieved with appropriate knowledge of the relevant anatomy and surgical approach.
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