Barreto Torres, D. M. L. (2024). Caso clínico: Hemoabdomen a causa de un hemangiosarcoma en paciente border collie de 10 años. [Trabajo de Grado Pregrado, Universidad de Pamplona]. Repositorio Hulago Universidad de Pamplona.

Abstract

Hemangioma or hemangiosarcoma is considered a beningn neoplasm which can affect different organs, of body, not only the spleen, but also the liver, kidneys and skin. Its cause is still unknown, but there are factors that predispose to its development, such as geriatric canines with higher risk, some breeds are predisposing, since certain genetic factors influence the development of these neoplasm. The present case reports a male canine patient, identified as, neutered, border collie, 10 years old, who was admitted to the Clinic with a cough, prostate and pale according to his owners. They report that the patient is hemoparasitic and that some time ago a part of his spleen had to be removed. On hysical examinatión the canine presented with pale mucous membranas, TLLC > 5 sec, alertness, marked pain on abdominal palpatión, mydriatic pupils, weak pulse. In the first instance, diganostic aids such as echo-fast were usedm were free liquid was observed in the right quadrant of the abdomen, a puncture was performed compatible with hemoabdominal hemo (bloody liquid), for posible splenic or hepatic neoplasia, which was consistent with the results of the blood picture where the hematocrit was below the reference level, the patient was afmitted to surgery where splenectomy was performed. The patient remained 6 days in stable hospitalizatión and went home with medical prescriptión.