It's not uncommon for splenic changes to be incidentally discovered when performing a physical examination and/or abdominal ultrasonography, in the course of evaluating abdominal radiographs, or when performing an abdominal surgical procedure.
The ensuing conversation with the client often includes mention of the various differential diagnoses, associated prognoses, and the work-up recommendations. Read more:
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Until recently, the frequency of malignancy and survival rates of dogs with incidentally discovered, nonruptured splenic nodules was unknown. In this week's Evidence Based Update we discuss splenomegaly and recently published data regarding this disease in dogs including:
- Possible causes of splenomegaly
- Detection of splenic disease
- Pathologic changes of the spleen
- Frequency of malignancy and common tumor types
- Ultrasonographic appearance of benign and malignant splenic lesions
- Survival rates in dogs with benign and malignant splenic disease
- The Specialist's Spin and clinical approach when a splenic nodule or mass is discovered.
Running time: 29 mins
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