Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
CT scan features of liver cancer in dogs with cholangiocellular
By Tanaka, Toshiyuki et al.·Published in Veterinary Record Case Reports·2022·Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery Department of Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences Osaka Prefecture University Osaka Japan, Japan·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Computed tomography findings in canine cholangiocellular carcinoma
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with cholangiocellular carcinoma (a type of liver cancer) underwent advanced imaging to better understand their condition. The scans showed different patterns of tumors, with some having large masses, others having multiple nodules, and a few displaying diffuse lesions. Most of the dogs had a specific type of enhancement in their scans that could help veterinarians identify this cancer. While the study focused on imaging features, it highlights the importance of advanced diagnostics in managing liver cancer in dogs.
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Abstract
Abstract Although triple‐phase computed tomography is used for differentiating canine liver neoplasms, there is limited information on the computed tomography features of cholangiocellular carcinoma. This retrospective case series assessed the computed tomography features of nine canine cholangiocellular carcinomas. The following computed tomography features were recorded: lesion shape (massive, multiple nodular or diffuse lesions), lesion location, rim enhancement (present or absent), enhancement pattern (stable, progressive or washout), lymphadenopathy (presence or absence) and pulmonary metastasis (presence or absence). Massive lesions, multiple nodular lesions and diffuse lesions were detected in two (22%), five (56%) and two (22%) patients, respectively. Rim enhancement in the arterial phase was observed in eight (89%) patients. Progressive enhancement was detected in six (67%) of the patients. Rim enhancement in the arterial phase and progressive enhancement may be characteristic of cholangiocellular carcinoma in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.303