Tag Archives: Spleen

Haemophagocytic syndrome in a dog

Posted on October 30, 2009 by

Haemophagocytic syndrome in a dog History: A 4 year old female spayed Border Collie mix had a 10 day history of refractory IMHA/ ITP with possible DIC.  She had abdominal effusion which was determined to be a modified transudate. Gross Lesions: … Continue reading →

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Ventriculitis, Hepatitis, and unusual inclusion bodies in Quail

Posted on January 9, 2009 by

Ventriculitis, Hepatitis, and unusual inclusion bodies in Quail This post presents some unusual and interesting histologic findings of Quail.  Three quail of different ages died acutely.  The birds are raised since birth and at 1 month are turned into an outside … Continue reading →

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Sarcoma of histiocytic or splenic stromal origin

Posted on September 8, 2008 by

Sarcoma of histiocytic or splenic stromal origin Whats your Diagnosis #2 The original post with history and clinical findings can be found here Gross Findings: Thin body condition. The mediastinum was filled and expanded by enlarged tracheobronchial lymph nodes forming … Continue reading →

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Splenic Hemangisarcoma in a Cat

Posted on August 12, 2008 by

Splenic Hemangiosarcoma in a cat: History: A 13 year old cat was was diagnosed with anemia and an abdominal mass. A fine needle aspirate cytology was consistent with a mesenchymal neoplasia. Gross Findings: Histopathology: Spleen: There are broad sheets of … Continue reading →

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Whats Your Diagnosis #2

Posted on August 7, 2008 by

Whats Your Diagnosis # 2 History: A 2 year old male castrated Siberian Husky with history of anorexia for an indeterminate amount of time and began vomiting 2 weeks before time of death. Radiographs: Diffuse hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, pleural effusion, … Continue reading →

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