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Ultrasonographic characteristics of splenic stromal sarcoma in 13 dogs.
- Source :
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Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association [Vet Radiol Ultrasound] 2025 Jan; Vol. 66 (1), pp. e13460. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Nov 09. - Publication Year :
- 2025
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Abstract
- The identification of a solitary splenic mass on abdominal ultrasound is a common occurrence; however, diagnosis based on imaging alone remains a challenge. Multiple studies have tried to identify key characteristics that denote a benign or malignant lesion before splenectomy. Differential diagnoses commonly include hemangiosarcoma, hematoma, extramedullary hematopoiesis, and lymphoid hyperplasia. While comprehensive, this list fails to consider the less frequent neoplasms such as splenic stromal sarcoma. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate 13 dogs diagnosed with canine splenic stromal sarcoma and determine common characteristics noted on abdominal ultrasound. Masses were solid, without evidence of cavitation, and arising from the mid-body of the spleen. While abdominal ultrasound does not provide a definitive diagnosis for splenic stromal sarcoma, it should be considered when identifying a solitary, solid, noncavitary splenic mass.<br /> (© 2024 American College of Veterinary Radiology.)
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- Animals
Dogs
Retrospective Studies
Female
Male
Spleen diagnostic imaging
Spleen pathology
Diagnosis, Differential
Sarcoma veterinary
Sarcoma diagnostic imaging
Dog Diseases diagnostic imaging
Splenic Neoplasms veterinary
Splenic Neoplasms diagnostic imaging
Splenic Neoplasms surgery
Ultrasonography veterinary
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1740-8261
- Volume :
- 66
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39520713
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.13460