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* [[Liver Proliferative - Pathology #Hepatocytic|Hepatocellular carcinoma]]

* [[Liver Proliferative - Pathology #Cholangiocellular|Cholangiocellular carcinoma]]

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* Gall bladder carcinoma

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* [[Liver Proliferative - Pathology #Haemangiosarcoma|Haemangiosarcoma]]

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* Mast cell tumour

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* Hepatic carcinoids

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Benign tumours include:

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* [[Liver Proliferative - Pathology #Hepatocytic|Hepatocellular adenoma]] (hepatoma)

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* [[Liver Proliferative - Pathology #Cholangiocellular|Cholangiocellular adenoma]]

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* Gall bladder adenoma

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Note: Distinction must be made between all hepatic tumours and benign nodular hyperplasia frequently observed in the canine.

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==Signalment==

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* Hepatic carcinoma occurs most often in male dogs over 10 years old

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* Cholangiocellular carcinoma occurs more commonly in female cats

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==Description==

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Carcinogens and toxins for example nitrosamines can induce hepatic tumours in an experimental environment.

==Diagnosis==

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