Year 2016,
Volume: 1 Issue: 1, 77 - 81, 23.06.2016
Abstract
The present report describes a rare case of splenic histiocytic sarcoma (HS) in a 10 years old Rottweiler dog. In anamnesis owner stated that history of anorexia, weakness and lethargy since from 3 weeks ago. Clinically body temperature, heart and respiratory rate were normal. Anemia diagnosed at the hematological analysis. Transabdominal ultrasonography revealed numerous masses on the spleen and laparotomy decided. Splenectomy performed and the spleen presented to pathological examination. At the gross examination splenomegaly and numerous whitish tumoral foci were observed the spleen. Histopathological examination revealed numerous anaplastic, pleomorphic histiocytic cells in the tumoral masses. According the pathological findings tumors diagnosed as HS.
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Year 2016,
Volume: 1 Issue: 1, 77 - 81, 23.06.2016
Abstract
References
- Fry MM, McGavin MD. Histiocytic neoplasia. In: McGavin MD, Zachary JF, editors. Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Diseases, 4th. Ed. China; Mosby Elsevier. P.803-804; 2007.
- Brown CC, Baker DC, Baker IK. Histiocytic sarcomas. In: Maxie MG, editor. Jubb, Kennedy and Palmer’s Pathology of Domestic Animals, 5th ed. p. 770. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier; 2007.
- Yamate J, Fumimoto S, Kuwamura M, Kotani T, Lamarre J. Characterization of a rat subcutaneous malignant fibrous histiocytoma and its tumor lines, with reference to histiocytic features. Vet Pathol. 2007; 44: 151–160.
- Marcin N, Madej JA, Gotowiecka M, Kanzawa H, Dziegicl P. Inflammatory form of histiocytoma with a malignant course in a dog. A casereport. Bull Vet Inst Pulawy. 2009; 53 : 153-157.
- Pérez-Martínez C, García-Fernández RA, Reyes Avila LE, Pérez-PérezV, González N, García-Iglesias MJ. Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (giant cell type) associated with a malignant mixed tumor in the salivary gland of a dog. Vet Pathol. 2000; 37: 350–353.
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- Hendrick MJ, Brooks JJ, Bruce EH. Six cases of malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the canine spleen. Vet Pathol. 1992; 29:351-354.
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| Journal Section | Case Reports |
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| Publication Date | June 23, 2016 |
| Submission Date | March 24, 2016 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2016 Volume: 1 Issue: 1 |
