Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with cystic peritoneal mesothelioma causing long-term fluid
By DiPinto, M N et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1995·Department of Pathology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cystic, peritoneal mesothelioma in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old spayed female beagle was brought to the vet because she had been developing fluid in her abdomen (ascites) for 2.5 years. Tests showed that her heart and liver were functioning normally, but an ultrasound revealed cysts on the lining of her abdomen. During surgery, the vet found these cysts were filled with fluid and diagnosed her with cystic peritoneal mesothelioma, a type of cancer affecting the abdominal lining. Unfortunately, this condition can be serious and may require further treatment options, which should be discussed with your veterinarian.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old, spayed female beagle was presented with a 2.5-year history of ascites. The ascitic fluid was a modified transudate with no abnormal cells present. Cardiac and hepatic functions were normal. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed cystic abnormalities of the peritoneal serosal surfaces. On exploratory laparotomy, the parietal and visceral peritonea were covered with variably sized, thin-walled cysts containing serous fluid. Histopathological, immunohistochemical, and ultrastructural analyses of the lesions were consistent with a diagnosis of cystic, peritoneal mesothelioma.
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