Splenic mass and effusion canine

Adrien Hespel

Publication Date: 2016-11-09

Details

Service Radiology

Modality: Radiographs

Species: Canine

Area: Abdomen

History

9-year-old female spayed German shepherd. Presented recumbent to the emergency room.

6 images

      
   

Findings

There is a very mild streaky appearance to the serosal fat in the mid ventral abdomen on the lateral views. The serosal detail in the remainder of the abdomen is otherwise normal. There is a large round fairly well-defined mass which silhouettes with the splenic tail measuring about 10cm.

The liver is normal. The stomach and small intestines are normal. The kidneys and urinary bladder are normal. There is incidental stifle degenerative joint disease.

Quizz

  1. Without going back to look at the radiographs, which of the following statement is true ?

    There is a previous fractured rib
    No :)
    There are multiple pulmonary nodules throughout the pulmonary parenchyma, concerning for pulmonary metastasis.
    Good job !!!
    There is ventral spondylosis at the thoraco-lumbar junction
    No :)
    There is evidence of pleural effusion
    No :)

Diagnosis

Large abdominal mass, likely associated with the spleen, is most consistent with neoplasia (hemangiosarcoma) given the finding of pulmonary metastatic nodules. Mild abdominal effusion which could indicate hemorrhage.

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