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Corvera G, Alegría-Morán R, Cifuentes FF, Torres CG. Pathological Characterization and Risk Factors of Splenic Nodular Lesions in Dogs ( Canis lupus familiaris). Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:802. [PMID: 38473187 DOI: 10.3390/ani14050802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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In dogs, the spleen is a secondary lymphoid organ that can be affected by both neoplastic and non-neoplastic nodules. In general, few studies relate histopathological diagnosis to tumor size and the number of nodules in spleen biopsies. Some of these studies are inconclusive regarding the difference between neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions and have small sample sizes or do not consider all splenic lesions. This study aimed to characterize splenic masses and determine risk factors for spleen tumors in dogs. A total of 507 histological reports corresponding to the diagnosis of splenic lesions in dogs from a private laboratory of animal pathology in the Metropolitan Region, Chile, were used. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression. The most frequent neoplastic and non-neoplastic diagnoses were hemangiosarcoma and hyperplasia, respectively. Most of the cases occurred in male (265 cases, 52.3%), senior (421 cases, 83%), and purebred individuals (342 cases, 67.5%). The most affected breeds were the Cocker Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Labrador Retriever. The most frequent lesion was a single nodule. The variables that exhibited a greater risk for the presentation of splenic neoplasia were male sex (odds ratio (OR) = 16.21; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.741-150.879; p = 0.014), the presence of two or more splenic nodules (OR = 3.94; 95% CI 2.168-7.177; p < 0.001), an increase in nodule size greater than 2 cm (OR for quartiles 2, 3 and 4 of 2.2; 95% CI 1.036-4.941; p = 0.041, 2.9; 95% CI 1.331-6.576; p = 0.008, and 3.6; 95% CI 1.562-8.499; p = 0.003, respectively), and increasing age (OR = 1.23; 95% CI 1.048-1.436; p = 0.011). On the other hand, males exhibited a lower risk as age increases (OR = 0.76; 95% CI 0.615-0.928; p = 0.008). In conclusion, this study identified that males, multinodular presentation, nodule size, and age are risk factors for the occurrence of splenic neoplasia in dogs, knowledge that will contribute to the diagnostic management of dogs with spleen lesions.
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- Gloria Corvera
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8820808, Chile
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Natural Resources and Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Santo Tomás, Santiago 8370003, Chile
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8820808, Chile
- Centralized Veterinary Research Lab, Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8820808, Chile
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Sato H, Watanabe KI, Kobayashi Y, Tomihari M, Uemura A, Tagawa M. LINE-1 Methylation Status in Canine Splenic Hemangiosarcoma Tissue and Cell-Free DNA. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2987. [PMID: 37760387 PMCID: PMC10525518 DOI: 10.3390/ani13182987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Splenic hemangiosarcoma is one of the most common malignant tumors in dogs, and early diagnosis is of great importance for achieving a good prognosis. DNA methylation plays an important role in cancer development. Long interspersed nuclear element 1 (LINE-1) is the most abundant repetitive element in the genome. LINE-1 hypomethylation has been shown to be related to carcinogenesis in humans, and it has been used as a novel cancer biomarker. This study aimed to evaluate the methylation status of LINE-1 in tumor tissue and circulating cell-free DNA and assess its clinical significance in canine splenic hemangiosarcoma. Genomic DNA was isolated from splenic masses of 13 dogs with hemangiosarcoma, 11 with other malignant tumors, and 15 with benign lesions. LINE-1 methylation was quantified using methylation-sensitive and -insensitive restriction enzyme digestion followed by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Additionally, blood samples were collected from eight patients to isolate cell-free DNA to determine LINE-1 methylation status changes during the treatment course. LINE-1 methylation in tumor samples was significantly lower in patients with hemangiosarcoma than in those with other malignant tumors and benign lesions. Non-significant but similar results were observed for the cell-free DNA samples. Our results demonstrate that LINE-1 methylation status is a potential biomarker for splenic hemangiosarcoma.
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- Hiroki Sato
- Veterinary Medical Center, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro 080-8555, Japan
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- Research Center for Global Agromedicine, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro 080-8555, Japan
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- Research Center for Global Agromedicine, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro 080-8555, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, Izumisano 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro 080-8555, Japan
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- Veterinary Medical Center, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro 080-8555, Japan
- Department of Veterinary Associated Science, Okayama University of Science, Imabari 794-8555, Japan
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Parry ME, Vallone JM, Gremillion CL, Wustefeld-Janssens BG, Yankin I. Retrospective evaluation of the diagnostic utility of computed tomography in dogs with nontraumatic hemoperitoneum: 26 cases (2015-2020). J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) 2023; 33:447-453. [PMID: 37436906 DOI: 10.1111/vec.13310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the appearance of lesions noted on abdominal computed tomography (CT) in dogs with spontaneous hemoperitoneum and determine the utility in using CT to differentiate benign from malignant lesions. DESIGN Retrospective case series. SETTING Single-center, university veterinary teaching emergency service. ANIMALS Twenty-six dogs presented between 2015 and 2020 with spontaneous hemoperitoneum confirmed via abdominocentesis with pre- and postcontrast abdominal CT performed prior to surgery or euthanasia. INTERVENTIONS None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS On histopathological diagnosis, 20 of 26 lesions were found to be malignant, and 6 of 26 were benign. Two radiologists reviewed the CTs. Radiologist 1 correctly identified 5 of 6 (83.3%) benign cases and 18 of 20 (90%) malignant cases. Radiologist 2 correctly identified 2 of 6 (33.3%) benign lesions and 18 of 20 (90%) malignant cases. Of the 10 imaging descriptors evaluated, none were significantly associated with the histological diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS Results from the current study suggest that abdominal CT imaging of spontaneous hemoperitoneum cases is not a reliable indicator of malignancy versus benignancy. As such, prognosis should not be defined using this modality alone prior to emergency surgery and instead should be concluded based on the clinical course of the patient and histopathological findings of the resected tissues after surgery.
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- Megan E Parry
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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De Nardi AB, de Oliveira Massoco Salles Gomes C, Fonseca-Alves CE, de Paiva FN, Linhares LCM, Carra GJU, dos Santos Horta R, Ruiz Sueiro FA, Jark PC, Nishiya AT, de Carvalho Vasconcellos CH, Ubukata R, Batschinski K, Sobral RA, Fernandes SC, Biondi LR, De Francisco Strefezzi R, Matera JM, Rangel MMM, dos Anjos DS, Brunner CHM, Laufer-Amorim R, Cadrobbi KG, Cirillo JV, Martins MC, de Paula Reis Filho N, Silva Lessa DF, Portela R, Scarpa Carneiro C, Ricci Lucas SR, Fukumasu H, Feliciano MAR, Gomes Quitzan J, Dagli MLZ. Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment of Canine Hemangiosarcoma: A Review Based on a Consensus Organized by the Brazilian Association of Veterinary Oncology, ABROVET. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15072025. [PMID: 37046686 PMCID: PMC10093745 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15072025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Hemangiosarcoma is a mesenchymal neoplasm originating in the endothelial cells of blood vessels; they can be classified as non-visceral and visceral types. Non-visceral hemangiosarcomas can affect the skin, subcutaneous tissues, and muscle tissues; visceral hemangiosarcomas can affect the spleen, liver, heart, lungs, kidneys, oral cavity, bones, bladder, uterus, tongue, and retroperitoneum. Among domestic species, dogs are most affected by cutaneous HSA. Cutaneous HSA represents approximately 14% of all HSA diagnosed in this species and less than 5% of dermal tumors, according to North American studies. However, Brazilian epidemiological data demonstrate a higher prevalence, which may represent 27 to 80% of all canine HSAs and 13.9% of all skin neoplasms diagnosed in this species. Cutaneous HSA most commonly affects middle-aged to elderly dogs (between 8 and 15 years old), with no gender predisposition for either the actinic or non-actinic forms. The higher prevalence of cutaneous HSA in some canine breeds is related to lower protection from solar radiation, as low skin pigmentation and hair coverage lead to greater sun exposure. Actinic changes, such as solar dermatosis, are frequent in these patients, confirming the influence of solar radiation on the development of this neoplasm. There are multiple clinical manifestations of hemangiosarcoma in canines. The diagnostic approach and staging classification of cutaneous HSAs are similar between the different subtypes. The definitive diagnosis is obtained through histopathological analysis of incisional or excisional biopsies. Cytology can be used as a presurgical screening test; however, it has little diagnostic utility in cases of HSA because there is a high risk of blood contamination and sample hemodilution. Surgery is generally the treatment of choice for dogs with localized non-visceral HSA without evidence of metastatic disease. Recently, electrochemotherapy (ECT) has emerged as an alternative therapy for the local ablative treatment of different neoplastic types; the use of radiotherapy for the treatment of dogs with cutaneous HSA is uncommon. There is greater consensus in the literature regarding the indications for adjuvant chemotherapy in subcutaneous and muscular HSA; doxorubicin is the most frequently used antineoplastic agent for subcutaneous and muscular subtypes and can be administered alone or in combination with other drugs. Other therapies include antiangiogenic therapy, photodynamic therapy, the association of chemotherapy with the metronomic dose, targeted therapies, and natural products. The benefits of these therapies are presented and discussed. In general, the prognosis of splenic and cardiac HSA is unfavorable. As a challenging neoplasm, studies of new protocols and treatment modalities are necessary to control this aggressive disease.
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Ko YU, Bae MK, Sur JH, Choe NH. Analysis of the Prevalence of Canine Splenic Mass Lesions in Republic of Korea via Histopathological Diagnosis with Immunohistochemistry. Vet Sci 2023; 10:vetsci10040247. [PMID: 37104402 PMCID: PMC10143242 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10040247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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The histopathological diagnosis of canine splenic mass lesions is crucial for prognostication. However, thus far, no study has been conducted on the histopathology of canine splenic mass lesions in Republic of Korea. Herein, the prevalence of splenic diseases was analyzed in 137 canine splenic mass lesions via histopathological diagnosis, and the microscopic pattern associated with each disorder was described. Immunohistochemistry was performed for CD31, CD3, PAX5, Iba1, and C-kit for a more accurate diagnosis of splenic tumors. The proportion of non-neoplastic disorders, including nodular hyperplasia (48.2%, n = 66) and hematoma (24.1%, n = 33), was 72.3%. Splenic tumors, including splenic hemangiosarcoma (10.2%, n = 14), splenic lymphoma (nodular and diffuse types, 8.0%, n = 11), splenic stromal sarcoma (7.3%, n = 10), myelolipoma (1.5%, n = 2), and mast cell tumors (0.7%, n = 1), accounted for 27.7% of cases. The results of this study will aid veterinary clinicians in communication with pet owners about prognoses, recommendations for splenectomy, and subsequent histopathological diagnoses. This study will facilitate further investigations with more detailed comparisons of splenic mass lesions between small- and large-breed dogs.
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Rafalko JM, Kruglyak KM, McCleary-Wheeler AL, Goyal V, Phelps-Dunn A, Wong LK, Warren CD, Brandstetter G, Rosentel MC, DiMarzio L, McLennan LM, O’Kell AL, Cohen TA, Grosu DS, Chibuk J, Tsui DWY, Chorny I, Flory A. Age at cancer diagnosis by breed, weight, sex, and cancer type in a cohort of more than 3,000 dogs: Determining the optimal age to initiate cancer screening in canine patients. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0280795. [PMID: 36724177 PMCID: PMC9891508 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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The goal of cancer screening is to detect disease at an early stage when treatment may be more effective. Cancer screening in dogs has relied upon annual physical examinations and routine laboratory tests, which are largely inadequate for detecting preclinical disease. With the introduction of non-invasive liquid biopsy cancer detection methods, the discussion is shifting from how to screen dogs for cancer to when to screen dogs for cancer. To address this question, we analyzed data from 3,452 cancer-diagnosed dogs to determine the age at which dogs of certain breeds and weights are typically diagnosed with cancer. In our study population, the median age at cancer diagnosis was 8.8 years, with males diagnosed at younger ages than females, and neutered dogs diagnosed at significantly later ages than intact dogs. Overall, weight was inversely correlated with age at cancer diagnosis, and purebred dogs were diagnosed at significantly younger ages than mixed-breed dogs. For breeds represented by ≥10 dogs, a breed-based median age at diagnosis was calculated. A weight-based linear regression model was developed to predict the median age at diagnosis for breeds represented by ≤10 dogs and for mixed-breed dogs. Our findings, combined with findings from previous studies which established a long duration of the preclinical phase of cancer development in dogs, suggest that it might be reasonable to consider annual cancer screening starting 2 years prior to the median age at cancer diagnosis for dogs of similar breed or weight. This logic would support a general recommendation to start cancer screening for all dogs at the age of 7, and as early as age 4 for breeds with a lower median age at cancer diagnosis, in order to increase the likelihood of early detection and treatment.
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- Jill M. Rafalko
- Medical & Clinical Affairs, PetDx, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Information Technology & Bioinformatics, PetDx, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Information Technology & Bioinformatics, PetDx, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Medical & Clinical Affairs, PetDx, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Medical & Clinical Affairs, PetDx, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Medical & Clinical Affairs, PetDx, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Medical & Clinical Affairs, PetDx, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Medical & Clinical Affairs, PetDx, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Medical & Clinical Affairs, PetDx, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Clinical Studies, PetDx, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Medical & Clinical Affairs, PetDx, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Medical & Clinical Affairs, PetDx, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Chief Executive Officer, PetDx, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Medical & Clinical Affairs, PetDx, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Research & Development, PetDx, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Information Technology & Bioinformatics, PetDx, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Medical & Clinical Affairs, PetDx, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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Burti S, Zotti A, Bonsembiante F, Contiero B, Banzato T. A Machine Learning-Based Approach for Classification of Focal Splenic Lesions Based on Their CT Features. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:872618. [PMID: 35585859 PMCID: PMC9108536 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.872618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The aim of the study was to describe the CT features of focal splenic lesions (FSLs) in dogs in order to predict lesion histotype. Dogs that underwent a CT scan and had a FSL diagnosis by cytology or histopathology were retrospectively included in the study. For the statistical analysis the cases were divided into four groups, based on the results of cytopatholoy or hystopathology, namely: nodular hyperplasia (NH), other benign lesions (OBLs), sarcoma (SA), round cell tumour (RCT). Several qualitative and quantitative CT features were described for each case. The relationship occurring between each individual CT feature and the histopathological groups was explred by means of c chi-square test for the count data and by means of Kruskal-Wallis or ANOVA for the continuous data. Furthermore, the main features of each group were described using factorial discriminant analysis, and a decision tree for lesion classification was then developed. Sarcomas were characterised by large dimensions, a cystic appearance and an overall low post contrast-enhancement. NH and OBLs were characterised by small dimensions, a solid appearance and a high post-contrast enhancement. OBLs showed higher post-contrast values than NH. Lastly, RCTs did not exhibit any distinctive CT features. The proposed decision tree had a high accuracy for the classification of SA (0.89) and a moderate accuracy for the classification of OBLs and NH (0.79), whereas it was unable to classify RCTs. The results of the factorial analysis and the proposed decision tree could help the clinician in classifying FSLs based on their CT features. A definitive FSL diagnosis can only be obtained by microscopic examination of the spleen.
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- Silvia Burti
- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padua, Viale dell'Università 16, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padua, Viale dell'Università 16, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padua, Viale dell'Università 16, Padua, Italy
- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, Viale dell'Università 16, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padua, Viale dell'Università 16, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padua, Viale dell'Università 16, Padua, Italy
- *Correspondence: Tommaso Banzato
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Accuracy of B-mode ultrasound and ARFI elastography in predicting malignancy of canine splenic lesions. Sci Rep 2022; 12:4252. [PMID: 35277580 PMCID: PMC8917151 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-08317-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The objective was to evaluate the accuracy of B-mode ultrasonography and ARFI elastography in detecting malignancy in canine splenic lesions. Thirty-seven spleens with abnormalities (16 benign and 21 malignant) from dogs of different breeds and ages were evaluated. Echogenicity, echotexture, organ length and height were evaluated using B-mode. By ARFI elastography, tissue stiffness was evaluated qualitatively (elastogram) and quantitatively (measuring the shear wave velocity-SWV). Lesions were classified as diffuse, focal or multifocal (cranial, medial or caudal portion) and comparisons of the SWV between the injured and non-injured areas were performed. In the B-mode, no features were associated to malignancy (P > 0.05). In the elastogram, 35 spleens were non-deformable and 2 deformable, having no association with malignancy. The greater SWV was observed in malignant lesions (3.4 ± 0.6 m/s), followed by areas free from alterations (2.1 ± 0.3 m/s) and benign lesions (1.7 ± 0.5 m/s), with difference between groups (P < 0.0001). It was found that a SWV > 2.6 m/s indicates malignancy of canine splenic lesions (sensitivity of 95%, specificity of 100%, PPV of 100%, NPV of 94% and accuracy of 97%), concluding that ARFI elastography is a promising technique for differentiating malignancy in these lesions.
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Griffin S. Feline abdominal ultrasonography: What's normal? What's abnormal? The spleen. J Feline Med Surg 2021; 23:241-255. [PMID: 33627002 PMCID: PMC10812128 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x21993658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PRACTICAL RELEVANCE Abdominal ultrasound plays a vital role in the diagnostic work-up of many cats presenting to general and specialist practitioners. Ultrasound examination of the spleen provides important information to aid the investigation of several conditions and is particularly relevant when an enlarged or irregular spleen is identified during abdominal palpation. CLINICAL CHALLENGES Despite ultrasonography being a commonly used modality, many practitioners are not comfortable performing an ultrasound examination or interpreting the resulting images. Even for the experienced ultrasonographer, differentiating between incidental findings and pathological changes can be challenging. AIM This review, part of an occasional series on feline abdominal ultrasonography, discusses the ultrasound examination of the normal and diseased spleen. Aimed at general practitioners who wish to improve their knowledge of and confidence in feline abdominal ultrasound, this review is accompanied by high-resolution images and videos available online as supplementary material. EQUIPMENT Ultrasound facilities are readily available to most practitioners, although the use of ultrasonography as a diagnostic tool is highly dependent on operator experience. EVIDENCE BASE Information provided in this article is drawn from the published literature and the author's own clinical experience.
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- Sally Griffin
- BVSc, CertAVP, DipECVDI, Radiology Department, Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 4NH, UK
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Montinaro V, Chiti LE, Rossi N, Massari F, Romanelli G. Partial Gastrectomy at the Time of Splenectomy in Two Dogs With Splenic Neoplasia and Gastric Involvement. Top Companion Anim Med 2020; 42:100487. [PMID: 33115688 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcam.2020.100487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Splenic malignancies are reported in 30%-76% of dogs presenting with splenic masses, and splenectomy is the cornerstone in their management. However, long term prognosis is guarded due to the high rates of distant metastases reported both for HSA and nonangiogenic nonlymphomatous sarcomas. Metastases from splenic tumors usually occur to regional lymph nodes, liver, omentum, and lungs. These case series aim to describe 2 cases of splenic neoplasia with gastric involvement and report the surgical technique and outcomes associated with the condition. Two mixed-breed dogs were referred for a splenic mass and underwent explorative celiotomy. In both cases, the splenic mass was firmly attached to the gastric wall, and splenectomy with concurrent partial gastrectomy was thus performed. In case 1, liver lobectomy due to a hepatic mass was also performed. In case 2, the regional nodes were also excised due to lymphoadenomegaly. Both dogs recovered uneventfully from surgery and were discharged from the hospital at 72 and 96 hours. Histopathological examination was costent with splenic undifferentiated sarcoma and hepatic adenocarcinoma in one dog. The other dog had a diagnosis of malignant fibrous histiocytoma with nodal metastases. Neoplastic invasion of the stomach was histologically confirmed in both dogs. Adjuvant chemotherapy was refused, and both dogs were euthanized due to tumor progression at 71 and 58 days, respectively. According to our results, splenectomy with concurrent gastrectomy is feasible in dogs with splenic tumours involving the gastric wall. However, long term prognosis is poor, as previously reported for metastatic splenic sarcomas.
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- Vincenzo Montinaro
- Clinica Veterinaria Nervianese, Via Giulio Cesare Lampugnani 3, 20014 - Nerviano, MI, Italy
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via dell'Università 6, 26900 - Lodi, LO, Italy.
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- Clinica Veterinaria Nervianese, Via Giulio Cesare Lampugnani 3, 20014 - Nerviano, MI, Italy
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- Clinica Veterinaria Nervianese, Via Giulio Cesare Lampugnani 3, 20014 - Nerviano, MI, Italy
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- Clinica Veterinaria Nervianese, Via Giulio Cesare Lampugnani 3, 20014 - Nerviano, MI, Italy
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Tecilla M, Gambini M, Forlani A, Caniatti M, Ghisleni G, Roccabianca P. Evaluation of cytological diagnostic accuracy for canine splenic neoplasms: An investigation in 78 cases using STARD guidelines. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0224945. [PMID: 31697755 PMCID: PMC6837434 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0224945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Cytology represents a useful diagnostic tool in the preliminary clinical approach to canine splenic lesions, and may prevent unnecessary splenectomy. However, few studies have evaluated diagnostic accuracy of cytology in the diagnosis of canine splenic neoplasms. The aim of this study was to determine overall accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values (i.e. diagnostic accuracy indexes) of cytology for canine splenic neoplasms following Standards for the Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (STARD) guidelines. A consecutive series of canine splenic cytological samples was retrospectively retrieved from the database of the Diagnostic Pathology Service of the Department of Veterinary Medicine (DIMEVET—University of Milan). Histopathology was set as the diagnostic reference standard. Cytological cases were enrolled when slides were available for review and when the same lesion was submitted for histopathology. Seventy-eight (78) lesions were included in the study. By histopathology, 56 were neoplastic and 22 were non-neoplastic. Cytology had an overall accuracy of 73.08% (95% C.I. 61.84%-82.50%), sensitivity of 64.29% (95% C.I. 50.36%-76.64%), specificity of 95.45% (95% C.I. 77.16%-99.88%), and positive and negative predictive values of 97.3% (95% C.I. 84.01%-99.60%) and 51.22% (95% C.I. 42.21%-60.15%), respectively. Low sensitivity and negative predictive value were balanced by very high specificity and positive predictive value. When positive for neoplasia, cytology represents a useful diagnostic tool to rule in splenic neoplasia, prompting surgery independently from other diagnostic tests. Conversely, a negative cytological result requires additional investigations to confirm the dog to be disease free.
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- Marco Tecilla
- Diagnostic Pathology Service, Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria (DIMEVET), Università degli Studi di Milano, Lodi, Italy
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- Diagnostic Pathology Service, Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria (DIMEVET), Università degli Studi di Milano, Lodi, Italy
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- Diagnostic Pathology Service, Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria (DIMEVET), Università degli Studi di Milano, Lodi, Italy
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- Diagnostic Pathology Service, Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria (DIMEVET), Università degli Studi di Milano, Lodi, Italy
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- Diagnostic Pathology Service, Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria (DIMEVET), Università degli Studi di Milano, Lodi, Italy
| | - Paola Roccabianca
- Diagnostic Pathology Service, Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria (DIMEVET), Università degli Studi di Milano, Lodi, Italy
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