Idiopathic pancreatic haematoma in a lurcher dog

Abstract

AbstractA 5‐year‐old, male, neutered lurcher dog was presented for investigation of a cranial abdominal mass and suspected acute pancreatitis. Advanced diagnostic imaging revealed the presence of a cavitated mass, multiple splenic nodules and coeliac lymphadenopathy. Fluid analysis from ultrasound‐guided mass‐lesion aspiration was suggestive of a pancreatic origin. After medical stabilisation, the dog underwent celiotomy where partial left limb pancreatectomy, splenectomy and coeliac lymphadenectomy were performed. Histopathological examination was consistent with a chronic pancreatic haematoma, splenic nodular hyperplasia with sinus histiocytosis and sinus erythrocytosis of the coeliac lymph node. Post‐operatively, the dog recovered rapidly with supportive care. Re‐examination 3 months later showed that it remained clinically normal with no symptoms of pancreatitis, and no evidence of recurrence of the haematoma or metastatic disease. This report describes the presentation of a large pancreatic lesion, compatible with a haematoma, and its successful surgical treatment in a dog.