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==Biopsy==

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The only ~~was~~ to to form a definitive diagnosis is following a biopsy and histopathology. This is needed to differentiate haemangiosarcoma from splenic haematoma, haemangioma and accessory splenic tissue.

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The only way to to form a definitive diagnosis is following a biopsy and histopathology. This is needed to differentiate haemangiosarcoma from splenic haematoma, haemangioma and accessory splenic tissue.

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~~==Pathology==~~

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~~Can be primary in the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]], [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]], right auricle of the [[Heart - Anatomy & Physiology|heart]]~~

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~~distinguished from the superficially similar haemangioma by the presence of much more formed, solid tumour tissue~~

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*accurate prognosis demands histological examination

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*secondaries are common locally in the [[Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology#Omentum|omentum]] and in the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]]

==Treatment==

===Surgery===

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~~The~~ treatment of choice for haemangiosarcoma in the dog and cat ~~this is useful if there are any solitary masses that can be excised~~. All diseased tissue should be removed. Splenic haemangiosarcoma should be treated via splenectomy ~~or a pericardectomy~~ if the pericardium is involved.

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Surgery is the treatment of choice for haemangiosarcoma in the dog and cat. All diseased tissue should be removed. Splenic haemangiosarcoma should be treated via splenectomy. Local removal is difficult if the pericardium and right atrium is involved. A pericardectomy can be undertaken but the prognosis with tumours at this location is grave.

===Chemotherapy===

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