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Application of Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy with Total Blood Flow Occlusion in Benign Splenic Lesions
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Epidemiology of Splenic Lesions in Dogs Undergoing Splenectomy-Pathological Characterization and Risk Factors
Filippo Dell'Anno1,2, Lucia Minelli3, Giuseppe Giglia2
1National Reference Center of Veterinary and Comparative Oncology (CEROVEC), Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte, Liguria e Valle d'Aosta, Piazza Borgo Pila 39/24, 16129 Genoa, Italy.
Veterinary Sciences
|January 28, 2026
Summary
Canine splenic lesions are common, with non-neoplastic types more frequent than tumors like hemangiosarcoma (HSA). Histopathology is crucial for diagnosing splenic lesions and guiding treatment in dogs.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Canine Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Splenic lesions in dogs pose risks of hemorrhage and metastasis.
- Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective clinical management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize canine splenic lesion types.
- To investigate associations between lesion types and demographic factors.
- To analyze clinical outcomes, particularly for neoplastic lesions.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 682 canine spleen samples (2014-2023).
- Classification of lesions into neoplastic and non-neoplastic categories.
- Statistical analysis of demographic data and survival outcomes.
Main Results:
- Non-neoplastic lesions (54.3%) were more common than neoplastic lesions (45.7%).
- Canine hemangiosarcoma (HSA) was the most frequent neoplasm (54.5% of tumors).
- HSA risk was associated with dog size, sex, and breed; outcomes were poor.
Conclusions:
- Histopathology is vital for diagnosing canine splenic lesions.
- Understanding lesion epidemiology aids clinical decision-making.
- Canine hemangiosarcoma significantly impacts prognosis.
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