Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Liver cancer found in a 2-year-old Chihuahua dog
By Teshima, Takahiro et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2013·Department of Veterinary Science, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hepatocellular carcinoma in a young dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 25-month-old Chihuahua was found to have high liver enzymes during a routine check-up, even though he showed no symptoms. Further tests, including ultrasound and CT scans, revealed a tumor in his liver, which was confirmed to be hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after surgery. This case is notable because it's the youngest dog diagnosed with this type of liver cancer. Early detection is crucial, so regular vet visits can help catch issues before symptoms appear.
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Abstract
A 25-month-old Chihuahua dog with no clinical signs was evaluated for high serum liver enzymes. Ultrasonography and computed tomography revealed a mass in the left hepatic medial lobe. The histological diagnosis reached using resected tissues was hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). To the authors' knowledge, this is the youngest dog diagnosed with HCC.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24155487/