Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with large splenic tumor diagnosed by MRI and CT
By Kim, Mijin et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2016·College of Veterinary Medicine, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diagnosis of a large splenic tumor in a dog: computed tomography versus magnetic resonance imaging.
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Plain-English summary
A dog with a large abdominal mass was diagnosed with a splenic tumor called hemangiosarcoma after imaging tests. The vet used both computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to get a clear picture of the mass, which was found to be in contact with the liver and stomach. The MRI was particularly helpful in distinguishing the tumor from surrounding healthy tissue, confirming it was coming from the spleen. This case highlights how MRI can be a valuable tool for accurately diagnosing large tumors in dogs.
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Abstract
This study demonstrated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography for large-sized splenic hemangiosarcoma. Radiography and ultrasonography revealed the presence of a large-sized soft-tissue mass in the cranial abdomen. Computed tomography showed hypoattenuating mass. The mass was located in contact with liver, spleen and stomach, and the origin of the mass remained ambiguous. The mass was T2-hyperintense and T1-hypointense with mild contrast enhancement. MRI allowed a differentiation between large-sized tumor and neighboring normal structure, and the mass was consequently identified as arising from spleen. These results suggested that MRI might be a useful tool to visualize large-sized splenic tumors and improve the accuracy of diagnosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26194745/