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Clinical and pathological findings of metastatic hemangiosarcoma in a Doberman

Shahrzad Azizi, Setayesh Sadat Naseri, Mahdieh Rezaei, Reza Kheirandish, Mohammad Mehdi Oloumi, Saeed Hassanzadeh, Sina Delshad.


Abstract
Background:
Canine hemangiosarcoma (HSA) is a highly malignant tumor originating from endothelial cells that frequently affects the spleen with rapid metastatic spread. Although metastases commonly involve the lungs and liver, brain involvement is rare.

Case Description:
Splenic HSA with extensive metastasis in a 7-year-old male Doberman is described. The dog was referred with lethargy, anorexia, and walking incoordination. Radiographic and ultrasonographic examination confirmed liver and lung metastases. Necropsy revealed multiple dark-red nodules in the spleen, lungs, and central nervous system, including the cerebrum and cerebellum.

Conclusion:
In the histopathologic investigation, HSA was diagnosed. Irregular vascular channels lined the proliferative endothelial cells containing erythrocytes, and pleomorphism was observed. Because canine HSA is analogous to human angiosarcoma, further studies are needed to explore targeted therapies that could enhance survival in both species.

Key words: Dog; Hemangiosarcoma; Metastasis; Pathology.


 
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Azizi S, Naseri SS, Rezaei M, Kheirandish R, Oloumi MM, Hassanzadeh S, Delshad S. Clinical and pathological findings of metastatic hemangiosarcoma in a Doberman. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i6.32


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Azizi S, Naseri SS, Rezaei M, Kheirandish R, Oloumi MM, Hassanzadeh S, Delshad S. Clinical and pathological findings of metastatic hemangiosarcoma in a Doberman. https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=309770 [Access: June 05, 2026]. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i6.32


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Azizi S, Naseri SS, Rezaei M, Kheirandish R, Oloumi MM, Hassanzadeh S, Delshad S. Clinical and pathological findings of metastatic hemangiosarcoma in a Doberman. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i6.32



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Azizi S, Naseri SS, Rezaei M, Kheirandish R, Oloumi MM, Hassanzadeh S, Delshad S. Clinical and pathological findings of metastatic hemangiosarcoma in a Doberman. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i6.32



Harvard Style

Azizi, S., Naseri, . S. S., Rezaei, . M., Kheirandish, . R., Oloumi, . M. M., Hassanzadeh, . S. & Delshad, . S. (2026) Clinical and pathological findings of metastatic hemangiosarcoma in a Doberman. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i6.32



Turabian Style

Azizi, Shahrzad, Setayesh Sadat Naseri, Mahdieh Rezaei, Reza Kheirandish, Mohammad Mehdi Oloumi, Saeed Hassanzadeh, and Sina Delshad. 2026. Clinical and pathological findings of metastatic hemangiosarcoma in a Doberman. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i6.32



Chicago Style

Azizi, Shahrzad, Setayesh Sadat Naseri, Mahdieh Rezaei, Reza Kheirandish, Mohammad Mehdi Oloumi, Saeed Hassanzadeh, and Sina Delshad. "Clinical and pathological findings of metastatic hemangiosarcoma in a Doberman." doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i6.32



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Azizi, Shahrzad, Setayesh Sadat Naseri, Mahdieh Rezaei, Reza Kheirandish, Mohammad Mehdi Oloumi, Saeed Hassanzadeh, and Sina Delshad. "Clinical and pathological findings of metastatic hemangiosarcoma in a Doberman." doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i6.32



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Azizi, S., Naseri, . S. S., Rezaei, . M., Kheirandish, . R., Oloumi, . M. M., Hassanzadeh, . S. & Delshad, . S. (2026) Clinical and pathological findings of metastatic hemangiosarcoma in a Doberman. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i6.32