Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Large liver tumor removed by surgery in a 12-year-old poodle
By Poon, Andrew C·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2022·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Massive hepatoma treated with curative-intent liver lobectomy in a standard poodle dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old neutered male standard poodle was brought to the vet for a dental check-up, but blood tests showed serious liver enzyme issues. An ultrasound revealed a large liver tumor, so the vet performed surgery to remove the affected part of the liver. After the surgery, tests confirmed that the tumor was a massive hepatoma (a type of liver cancer). The dog received the necessary treatment, and the surgery aimed to cure the condition.
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Abstract
A 12-year-old neutered male standard poodle was seen at a veterinary clinic for a complete oral health assessment and treatment. A routine blood biochemistry revealed a marked hepatic enzymopathy, with gamma-glutamyltransferase being the most severely elevated enzyme. Liver lobectomy was performed to remove a hepatic tumor visualized on abdominal ultrasound examination. Despite concerns for a cholestatic disorder or biliary neoplasia, histopathology of the resected mass confirmed a massive hepatoma from the left lateral liver lobe.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36325417/