Ultrasonographic liver nodules are more often benign lesions in dogs with hemoperitoneum secondary to splenic tumor rupture
The Summary
In this study of 99 dogs being surgically managed for spontaneous haemoabdomen of splenic origin (and with no evidence of metastatic disease on thoracic radiography), the rate and type of malignancies were in line with many previous studies.
When specifically considering ultrasound findings, 20 dogs had liver lesions (defined as any discrete and measurable mass or nodule) identified during pre-operative ultrasound. Of those 20, 16 had a liver biopsy collected, 13 of which revealed benign changes. Of the same 20, 17 animals had benign splenic disease recorded.
To quote the authors directly, it’s important to note that “the presence of these lesions does not unequivocally imply liver metastasis.”
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