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

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

====Hyperplastic Nodules or Benign Lymphoma====

==Hyperplastic Nodules or Benign Lymphoma==

*very common incidental findings in older dogs

These are a very common incidental findings in older dogs that can occasionally be mistakenly for malignant masses. They consist of nodules of hyperplastic white and red pulp

*should not be mistakenly identified as pathognomic lesions

*consist of nodules of hyperplastic white and red pulp

:- usually 1-2 cms in size, but occasionally may be larger

:- usually 1-2 cms in size, but occasionally may be larger

:- spherical

:- spherical

:- protrude hemispherically from the surface as yellow and red mottled nodules

:- protrude hemispherically from the surface as yellow and red mottled nodules

*infrequently, may rupture and give rise to haemorrhage

Rarely these nodules may rupture and give rise to haemorrhage.

 

====[[Haemangioma]]====

====[[Haemangioma]]====