AEMV forumDiagnosis of an Abdominal Splenosis in a Case of Ambulatory Paraparesis of the Hind Limbs in a Ferret (Mustela putorius furo)
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In human medicine, the presence of ectopic splenic tissue has been associated with 2 etiologies: accessory spleens and splenosis.2, 3, 4, 5 Accessory spleens, also known as splenunculi, are congenital foci of healthy splenic tissue that exist separate from the main body of the spleen. Accessory spleens arise from the splenic anlage located in the dorsal mesogastrium, failing to fuse during the fifth week of fetal life.2, 5 The most common location for accessory spleens is in the hilum of the
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2016, Veterinary Clinics of North America - Exotic Animal PracticeCitation Excerpt :However, in some cases, generalized splenomegaly (hypersplenism) or large splenic masses may result in weakness, lethargy, anorexia, and even vomiting from mechanical compression of the stomach (Fig. 25A). In these cases, splenectomy may resolve the symptoms (Fig. 25B).46,47 Histology should always be performed on the removed spleen for diagnosis of subtle lymphomas.
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