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Tumours of the spleen
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 304 (2011); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781905319749.19.2
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Tumours of the spleen
- Author: Jane M. Dobson
- From: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Oncology
- Item: Chapter 19b, pp 304 - 308
- DOI: 10.22233/9781905319749.19.2
- Copyright: © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: January 2011
Abstract
Although tumours of the haemopoietic system often involve the spleen, this reticuloendothelial organ is also an important site for the development of non-lymphoid primary tumours and a site for metastasis. This chapter deals with canine splenic tumours; feline splenic tumours.
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These erythrocytes are acanthocytes, which have rounded projections of variable length due to membrane damage. (Modified Wright’s–Giemsa stain, original magnification X1000) (Courtesy of C Sommerey, Clinical Pathology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge) © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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These erythrocytes are acanthocytes, which have rounded projections of variable length due to membrane damage. (Modified Wright’s–Giemsa stain, original magnification X1000) (Courtesy of C Sommerey, Clinical Pathology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge)
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(a) Splenic haemangiosarcoma removed from a 6-year-old neutered female Mastiff. (b) The primary tumour has ruptured, but secondary masses can be seen in the spleen and liver. (Courtesy of Duncan Lascelles) © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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(a) Splenic haemangiosarcoma removed from a 6-year-old neutered female Mastiff. (b) The primary tumour has ruptured, but secondary masses can be seen in the spleen and liver. (Courtesy of Duncan Lascelles)
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Histiocytic sarcoma from the spleen of a Flat-coated Retriever. © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Histiocytic sarcoma from the spleen of a Flat-coated Retriever.