Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hepatobiliary neoplasia in dogs and cats.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Balkman, Cheryl
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
Abstract
Hepatobiliary tumors are uncommon in dogs and cats. They generally occur in older animals with nonspecific clinical signs, usually relating to the gastrointestinal tract. Liver enzyme concentrations are commonly elevated. Early detection for massive-type lesions may allow for surgical resection and prolonged survival especially for hepatocellular carcinomas. Chemotherapy, in general, is not effective for primary liver tumors.
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