Multifocal Neoplastic Involvement of Spleen and Liver with Peritoneal Effusion in a Labrador Retriever: A Case Report

Authors

  • Kasaraneni Sesha Saikrishna Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Proddatur-516360, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Bhargavi Matli Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Proddatur-516360, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Nasreen Ahmed Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Proddatur-516360, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Mittapalli Narendra Reddy Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Proddatur-516360, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Chinta Meghana Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Proddatur-516360, Andhra Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijvsbt.22.4.40

Abstract

This case report communicates the findings of multifocal neoplastic involvement of liver and spleen presenting with peritoneal effusion in a Labrador Retriever. A nine year old male Labrador Retriever was presented with exercise intolerance, dyspnea, vomiting, anorexia, weight loss and abdominal distension.

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Published

2026-07-10

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Vol. 22 No. 4 (2026): The Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology (IJVSBT) (May-Jun) 2026

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Case Report

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Saikrishna, K. S., Matli, B., Ahmed, N., Reddy, M. N., & Meghana, C. (2026). Multifocal Neoplastic Involvement of Spleen and Liver with Peritoneal Effusion in a Labrador Retriever: A Case Report. Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology, 22(4), 184-188. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijvsbt.22.4.40