title: Hepatic neoplasia in the dog and cat.
abstract: The histopathologic types of liver tumors in dogs and cats are reviewed with particular emphasis on the presenting signs and distribution within the liver. Ultrasonographic findings are discussed, as well as laboratory abnormalities. Finally, treatment options, prognoses, and survival times are presented, including chemotherapy protocols.
authors.affiliation: CritiCare Veterinary Services, Inc, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Hammer
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Sikkema
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D015994:Incidence; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014463:Ultrasonography