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Tumours of the liver
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 229 (2011); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781905319749.15.8
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Tumours of the liver
- Author: Jonathan Bray
- From: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Oncology
- Item: Chapter 15h, pp 229 - 234
- DOI: 10.22233/9781905319749.15.8
- Copyright: © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: January 2011
Abstract
The liver is the largest parenchymous organ in the body and receives blood from both portal and systemic sources. Possibly because of these factors, 46% of all tumours that occur in the liver of the dog are of metastatic origin. The chapter deals with tumour types and behaviour; presentation and clinical signs; clinical approach; management; prognosis.
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Widespread metastatic deposits in the liver of a 12-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback with a splenic haemangiosarcoma. © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Widespread metastatic deposits in the liver of a 12-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback with a splenic haemangiosarcoma.
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Nodular hyperplasia in an 8-year-old Springer Spaniel. This condition is an important differential for all liver masses. © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Nodular hyperplasia in an 8-year-old Springer Spaniel. This condition is an important differential for all liver masses.
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The massive form of hepatocellular carcinoma in a dog. © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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The massive form of hepatocellular carcinoma in a dog.
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Carcinoma of the bile duct, a common malignant non-haemopoietic hepatic tumour in dogs. (Courtesy of Julius Liptak) © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Carcinoma of the bile duct, a common malignant non-haemopoietic hepatic tumour in dogs. (Courtesy of Julius Liptak)
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Benign adenoma of the bile duct (hepatobiliary cystadenoma) in a dog, showing the cystic appearance. (Courtesy of Julius Liptak) © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Benign adenoma of the bile duct (hepatobiliary cystadenoma) in a dog, showing the cystic appearance. (Courtesy of Julius Liptak)
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A T1-weighted dorsal MR image of the tumour mass shown in
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. Such images provide good anatomical information and help guide a decision on whether surgical resection is possible, based on the involvement of the hilar region. © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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A T1-weighted dorsal MR image of the tumour mass shown in
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. Such images provide good anatomical information and help guide a decision on whether surgical resection is possible, based on the involvement of the hilar region.
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Laparoscopy can provide an effective strategy for obtaining visually guided biopsy specimens from the liver when patient factors or the location of the tumour precludes the use of ultrasound-guided percutaneous techniques. © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Laparoscopy can provide an effective strategy for obtaining visually guided biopsy specimens from the liver when patient factors or the location of the tumour precludes the use of ultrasound-guided percutaneous techniques.
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During exploratory laparotomy, larger mid-parenchymal samples can be obtained with the use of a sterile cutaneous biopsy punch. Any bleeding may be stopped by plugging the defect with a piece of haemostatic sponge. © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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During exploratory laparotomy, larger mid-parenchymal samples can be obtained with the use of a sterile cutaneous biopsy punch. Any bleeding may be stopped by plugging the defect with a piece of haemostatic sponge.
