Based on splenic abnormalities noted during surgery, four client-owned animals (three dogs, one cat) undergoing exploratory laparotomy were identified as candidates for partial splenectomy. In three cases, small mass lesions of the spleen were identified on elective exploratory laparotomy. In one...
Publisher
American Animal Hospital Association, Denver, USA
Citation
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 2021, 57, 1, pp 32-36
Background: Mast cell tumors (MCT) are common splenic tumors in cats, but there is limited information on treatment outcomes of cats with this disease. Materials and methods: This retrospective study evaluated treatment outcomes in 64 cats with splenic MCT. Cats were categorized into the following...
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Evans, B. J.; O'Brien, D.; Allstadt, S. D.; Gregor, T. P.; Sorenmo, K. U.
Publisher
Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
Veterinary and Comparative Oncology, 2018, 16, 1, pp 20-27
A four-and-a-half-year-old female Scottish Fold cat underwent partial pancreatectomy with en-bloc splenectomy. The resected specimen was a biphasic tumor that was diagnosed histologically and immunohistochemically as pancreatic adenosquamous carcinoma (ASC), a ductal carcinoma variant according to...
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Ogihara, K.; Madarame, H.
Publisher
Japanese Society of Veterinary Science, Tokyo, Japan
Citation
Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 2020, 82, 9, pp 1395-1399
Case summary: A 7-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was presented for persistent anemia of unknown origin. Splenomegaly was diagnosed through physical examination and abdominal radiographs, and an abdominal ultrasound was performed. The ultrasound showed splenomegaly, as well as one...
Author(s)
Huber, B.; Leleonnec, M.
Publisher
Sage Publications Ltd, London, UK
Citation
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports, 2020, 6, 2,
A thirteen-month-old castrated female Somali cat was presented for the investigation of petechiae of the skin's surface and thrombocytopenia. Based on the hematological examination, bone marrow cytology and differential diagnosis, the cat was diagnosed with idiopathic immune-mediated...
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Ano, H.; Fujino, M.; Katamoto, H.
Publisher
Japan Veterinary Medical Association, Tokyo, Japan
Citation
Journal of the Japan Veterinary Medical Association, 2014, 67, 4, pp 269-273
Clinical summary: The clinical findings, treatment and outcome for three cats that underwent laparoscopic splenectomy using bipolar vessel-sealing devices for resection of diffuse splenic disease are described. In each case, a three-portal laparoscopic technique was used. The spleen was manipulated ...
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O'Donnell, E.; Mayhew, P.; Culp, W.; Mayhew, K.
Publisher
Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, USA
Citation
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 2013, 15, 1, pp 48-52
We investigated the clinical features and treatment results of 24 cats with mast cell tumors (MCTs), including cutaneous (c-MCT, n=17), splenic (s-MCT, n=2), and simultaneous cutaneous and splenic types (cs-MCT, n=5). Cutaneous lesions were treated by surgical excision or glucocorticoid therapy,...
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Kojimoto, A.; Itoh, T.; Uchida, K.; Chambers, J.; Shii, H.
Publisher
Japanese Society of Veterinary Anesthesia & Surgery, Tokyo, Japan
Citation
Japanese Journal of Veterinary Anesthesia & Surgery, 2017, 48, 1/2, pp 1-8
Objectives: Increased erythrocytic osmotic fragility and splenomegaly have been reported in anemic Abyssinian and Somali cats. Here we report on this condition in anemic domestic shorthair cats and two other breeds, and describe common features of the clinicopathological profiles, management and...
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Tritschler, C.; Mizukami, K.; Karthik Raj; Giger, U.
Publisher
Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, USA
Citation
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 2016, 18, 6, pp 462-470
Case summary: Cranial ventral midline hernias, most often congenital, can be associated with other congenital abnormalities, such as sternal, diaphragmatic or cardiac malformations. A 4-year-old multiparous queen with a substernal hernia was admitted for evaluation of a mammary mass. During CT...
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Bismuth, C.; Deroy, C.
Publisher
Sage Publications Ltd, London, UK
Citation
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports, 2017, 3, 2, pp 2055116917747741
Splenectomy followed by adjuvant chemotherapy is commonly used to treat canine splenic haemangiosarcoma (HSA), although it is unclear if different treatment protocols may have a similar efficacy. The objective of this retrospective study was to assess outcome in dogs with stage I and II splenic HSA ...
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Treggiari, E.; Borrego, J. F.; Gramer, I.; Valenti, P.; Harper, A.; Finotello, R.; Toni, C.; Laomedonte, P.; Romanelli, G.
Publisher
Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
Veterinary and Comparative Oncology, 2020, 18, 1, pp 43-51