Ultrasonographic Findings in a Cow with Liver Hamartoma
Author Information
Author(s): Ueli Braun, Luzia Trösch, Christian Gerspach, Katrin Brosinski, Monika Hilbe
Primary Institution: University of Zurich
Hypothesis
What are the ultrasonographic findings in a cow with vascular hamartoma of the liver?
Conclusion
This case report provides the first description of ultrasonographic findings of vascular hamartoma of the liver in a cow.
Supporting Evidence
- The cow had an excessive number of hypoechogenic blood vessels in the liver.
- A thrombus was found in the right hepatic vein.
- Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of vascular hamartoma.
Takeaway
This study is about a cow that had a strange growth in its liver, which was found using an ultrasound. The growth was made up of lots of blood vessels.
Methodology
Ultrasonographic examination and postmortem examination were performed.
Limitations
The cow was euthanized for reasons unrelated to the liver condition, limiting further in-vivo investigation.
Participant Demographics
A six-year-old Swiss Braunvieh cow.
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