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Splenic liposarcoma in a dog

A case of liposarcoma is reported in a 9-year-old female Brazilian Fila with 46kg, which was presented with anorexia, vomiting and apathy. Physical examination revealed the presence of an abdominal mass in the mesogastric region. The patient died before exploratory celiotomy. At necropsy a mass with 10 x 10 x 13cm attached to the capsule of the spleen was observed. Histopathological examination confirmed liposarcoma.

neoplasm; abdomen; spleen


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