Primary hepatic hemangiosarcoma (HSA) in a Schnauzer dog

Kang, Min-Hee; Heo, Ra-Young; Park, Hee-Myung

Korean Journal of Veterinary Research 2009;49(3):249-252.

Min-Hee Kang, Ra-Young Heo, Hee-Myung Park

BK21 Basic & Diagnostic Veterinary Specialist Program for Animal Diseases and Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University

Abstract

A 6-year-old, neutered male, Schnauzer was presented with a one year history of weight loss and exercise intolerance. Physical examination revealed abdominal distention and ecchymosis on the abdominal skin. CBC and serum chemistry profiles revealed anemia and increased serum liver enzymes. Ultrasonography revealed a large liver mass which was characterized by multiple hypoechoic lesions. Postmortem examination revealed primary hepatic hemangiosarcoma. The tumor had extended to the mesentery and diaphragm, but distant metastasis was not found. This case report describes primary hepatic hemangiosarcoma which is very rare in a dog.

Key Words: dog, liver, primary hemangiosarcoma