Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bleeding problems linked to skin vascular tumors in 11 dogs
By Hargis, A M & Feldman, B F·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1991·Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of hemostatic defects secondary to vascular tumors in dogs: 11 cases (1983-1988).
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with skin tumors called hemangiomas and hemangiosarcomas were found to have bleeding problems related to their tumors. Out of 11 dogs studied, some showed signs of bleeding directly from the tumor, low platelet counts, and other clotting issues. This means that if your dog has a vascular tumor and shows signs like unusual bruising or bleeding, it's important for your vet to check their blood clotting ability before any surgery. Early detection can help prevent serious complications during treatment.
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Abstract
Two populations of dogs with cutaneous hemangiomas and hemangiosarcomas were evaluated retrospectively. One population consisted of 96 dogs seen at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at the University of California, Davis. The second population consisted of 116 dogs that had skin biopsy specimens submitted to a private veterinary diagnostic laboratory for histologic diagnosis. Nine dogs from the teaching hospital and 2 dogs, from which samples had been submitted to the veterinary diagnostic laboratory, developed hemostatic defects in association with the tumors. Hemostatic defects included hemorrhage directly from the tumor, thrombocytopenia, hypofibrinogenemia, and findings associated with disseminated intravascular coagulation. Because bleeding during surgery can develop in animals with hemostatic defects, dogs with one or more tumors suspected of being vascular in origin should have platelet numbers and hemostatic analytes evaluated prior to surgery, especially if petechiae or ecchymoses are evident.
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