Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Liver lymphangiomatosis causing swelling in young Cocker Spaniel
By Yamagami, Tetsushi et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2002·Marupi-lifetech Co. Ltd., Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hepatic lymphangiomatosis in a young dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 9-month-old male American cocker spaniel was taken to the vet because he had an enlarged liver and fluid in his abdomen. An ultrasound showed unusual growths in the liver, and further tests confirmed a condition called hepatic lymphangiomatosis, which involves abnormal blood vessel growth in the liver. While the abstract does not specify treatment details, dogs with this condition may require monitoring and supportive care. It's important for pet owners to consult their veterinarian for the best management options.
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Abstract
A 9-month-old intact male American cocker spaniel was referred because of hepatomegaly and ascites. Ultrasonographic evaluation of the liver revealed congestion and increased parenchymal echogenicity with focal and more hyperechoic nodules. Histopathology of the hepatic lesion revealed diffuse, ill-defined vascular proliferation. A single layer of endothelial cells, which showed signs of minimal cellular atypia, lined the irregular vessels. On immunohistochemistry, the proliferative endothelial cells lining the irregular vessels were positive for an antiserum to factor VIII related antigen. Based on these findings, the dog was diagnosed with hepatic lymphangiomatosis.
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