Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasonographic and cytopathological diagnosis of exocrine pancreatic carcinoma in the dog and cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2001
- Authors:
- Bennett, P F et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
Plain-English summary
This study looked at how ultrasound and cell samples can help diagnose cancer in the pancreas of dogs and cats. They reviewed the cases of eight dogs and five cats, and found that the symptoms could be quite different and sometimes looked like pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas. In 10 out of 12 animals, taking cell samples using ultrasound or other methods helped confirm the diagnosis, and in five out of six cases where a more detailed tissue examination was done, it also provided a clear diagnosis. Overall, these methods were effective in identifying pancreatic cancer in pets.
Abstract
This study describes the ultrasonographic and cytopathological characteristics of malignant neoplasms of the exocrine pancreas and their value in making an antemortem diagnosis. The medical records of eight dogs and five cats were reviewed. The clinical presentations were variable and at times mimicked pancreatitis. Overall, cytopathology of ultrasound or fluoroscopic-guided biopsies or fine-needle aspirates, or impressions from surgical biopsies were helpful in establishing the diagnosis in 10 of 12 animals where it was performed. Histopathology of ultrasound or fluoroscopic-guided biopsies provided a diagnosis in five of six cases where it was performed.
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