Neoplasia esplénica en canino geriátrico, resolución quirúrgica.

Abstract

On February 3, 2023 in the afternoon, the admission of an 11-year-old creole canine patient is reported. to the emergency room of the Ocaña Veterinary Clinic, with decay, loss of apetite, difficulty walking and abdominal pain of two days of evolution. On physical examination, it shows: agitation, tremor, heart rate 160 BPM (with arrhythmia), respiratory rate of 60 RPM, body temperature of 38.5 ℃, 4/5 body condition, apparently normal lymph nodes, 3” capillary refill time (TLLC), there is abdominal pain on palpation. Pertinent laboratory tests were ordered, finding in the blood count: anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukocytosis; in biochemical tests: marked hyperglycemia, increased amylase and lipase, abdominal ultrasound examination revealed a hyperechogenic mass in the patient's spleen. Analgesic treatment, liver protector, antibiotic therapy, and neuroxan were started. Because the symptoms did not subside, exploratory laparotomy was performed on medical recommendation, finding a tumor in the spleen. During the surgical premedication process, a gastric protector, antibiotic and analgesic were applied, treatments that were continued during the post-surgical period.8 days after surgery, the patient was admitted for control and removal of the suture. The general inspection revealed a favorable evolution of the patient with no signs of pain or inflammation.