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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Splenic Neoplasms and benign hyperplasia are a consideration once splenomegaly has been detected clinically by palpation or following radiography - some splenic neoplasias are surgically curable.

Splenic Neoplasms and benign hyperplasia are a consideration once splenomegaly has been detected clinically by palpation or following radiography - some splenic neoplasms are surgically curable.

==Hyperplastic Nodules or Benign Lymphoma==

==Hyperplastic Nodules or Benign Lymphoma==

==Haemangiosarcoma==

==Haemangiosarcoma==

[[Haemangiosarcoma|Haemangiosarcomas]] are a highly malignant tumour of vascular endothelial origin (cf [[Haemangioma|Haemangiomas]] which are more benign and generally affect other vascular tissue such as cutaneous vascular tissues). They commonly affect dogs and the most frequently affected areas are the spleen, pericardium, right atrium, liver and muscle.  Cats are less frequently affected; the most common sites for feline haemangiosarcomas are the liver, spleen and mesentry. Metastasis occurs via the haematogenous route or via splenic capsule rupture and transabdominal spread.  Metastatic sites include, lungs, liver, omentum and diaphragm. Surgery is the treatment of choice but even with this survival time remains very short.

[[Haemangiosarcoma|Haemangiosarcomas]] are a highly malignant tumour of vascular endothelial origin (cf [[Haemangioma|Haemangiomas]] which are more benign and generally affect other vascular tissue such as cutaneous vascular tissues). They commonly affect dogs and the most frequently affected areas are the [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]], [[Heart Structure - Anatomy & Physiology|pericardium, right atrium]], [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] and [[Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology|muscle]].  Cats are less frequently affected; the most common sites for feline haemangiosarcomas are the liver, spleen and [[Peritoneal_Cavity_- Anatomy & Physiology#Mesenteries|mesentry]]. [[Neoplasia_-_Pathology#Dissemination_of_Malignant_Neoplasia|Metastasis]] occurs via the haematogenous route or via splenic capsule rupture and transabdominal spread.  Metastatic sites include, lungs, liver, omentum and diaphragm. Surgery is the treatment of choice but even with this survival time remains very short.

==Haematopoietic Neoplasms==

==Haematopoietic Neoplasms==

===Myeloid (Granulocytic) Leukaemia===

===Myeloid (Granulocytic) Leukaemia===

*rare

This is a rare condition in which myeloid cells proliferate in the bone marrow and increased numbers of [[Blood Cells - Overview|granulocytes]] are found in the blood. It has been recorded in all species and in its extreme form the spleen approaches the same size as the liver.

*all species

 

*extreme form with spleen approaching liver size

===Systemic Mastocytosis===

===Systemic Mastocytosis===

*cat

Systemic mastocytosis (aka systemic mast cell disease) is a myeloproliferative neoplasm of [[Mast Cells|mast cells]] and their precursors. Clinical symptoms are associated with the accumulation of mast cells in different tissues, including bone marrow, skin, the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, the liver and the spleen. It occurs very occasionally in the cat. The spleen can enlarge to liver size in extreme cases.

*extreme form with spleen approaching liver size

 

[[Category:Splenic Neoplasia|A]]

[[Category:Splenic Neoplasia|A]]

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