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==Diagnosis==
 
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*Hepatocellular carcinoma of the liver
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*Extension to the mesenteric lymph nodes and pancreatic lymph nodes

Revision as of 15:56, 29 November 2007

BACK TO ALIMENTARY CASES

Case 1 - Courtesy of A. Antonczyk

Signalment

  • DSH cat
  • Male neutered
  • 14 year old

History

  • Abdominal distension noticed by the owner developing over the previous week

Imaging

  • Ultrasound
    • Confirmed the presence of fluid
    • Scan of the liver made a tumour affecting the liver very likely

Haematology/Biochemistry

Gross Pathology

Histopathology

Diagnosis

  • Hepatocellular carcinoma of the liver
  • Extension to the mesenteric lymph nodes and pancreatic lymph nodes