Sarcoma of the left hock (tarsus) in a 12 year old FS German Shorthaired Pointer

Case Study

Case Study

Sarcoma of the left hock (tarsus) in a 12 year old FS German Shorthaired Pointer

A 12 year old, spayed female, German Shorthaired Pointer was presented for evaluation of a possible hemangiosarcoma or synovial cell sarcoma present on the left hock. Additional history was immune mediated thrombocytopenia and anemia, which at the last CBC, had resolved.

A 12 year old, spayed female, German Shorthaired Pointer was presented for evaluation of a possible hemangiosarcoma or synovial cell sarcoma present on the left hock. Additional history was immune mediated thrombocytopenia and anemia, which at the last CBC, had resolved.

DX

Sarcoma of the left hock

Sonographic Differential Diagnosis

Mass in the left hock. There was no evidence of metastatic disease noted.

Image Interpretation

Images of the left hock revealed evidence of a strongly, vascular, mixed, hypoechoic mass. This appeared to be arising from synovial tissues. This would be most consistent with synovial cell sarcoma or connective tissue derived tumor.

Outcome

The patient had left leg amputation, and was doing well at follow-up.

Clinical Differential Diagnosis

Focal hock neoplasia. Concurrent intra-abdominal metastasis to sub-lumbar lymph nodes, liver, and spleen should be ruled out.

Sampling

Sarcoma.

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Patient Information

Patient Name : Demi M
Gender : Female, Spayed
Species : Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Code : 13_00011

Clinical Signs

  • Cutaneous mass

History

  • Anemia
  • Immune mediated thrombocytopenia (IMTP)

Images

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Clinical Signs

  • Cutaneous mass
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