LIPOMA INTRA-ABDOMINAL EM CÃO (RELATO DE CASO)

Abstract

Lipoma is a benign mesenchymal neoplasm of adipocytes, with great frequency in subcutaneous or dermal forms and with greater occurrence linked to the canine species. Characterized by presenting a single, rounded, well-circumscribed mass of slow growth, when described intrathoracic and intra-abdominal, there are clinical signs associated with the compression of organs in the cavities; the most appropriate treatment is surgical excision, without the need for postoperative chemotherapy. And despite having low morbidity, animal welfare may be compromised due to high growth and occurrences of ulcers, with pictures of associated pain and discomfort. During treatment at the Veterinary University Hospital of the State University of Londrina, an 11-year-old female beagle dog was treated, presenting a mass in the abdominal region with progressive abdominal volume increase for two years. On physical examination, the animal was panting, but with the other parameters within normal limits. Radiographic examination revealed the presence of a structure that displaced the intra-abdominal organs cranially, appeared to be adipose tissue and had some more radiopaque areas. Laboratory, biochemical and blood tests performed preoperatively were within normal reference values. The confirmation of the diagnosis was based on physical, laboratory and radiographic examinations, and after the results, an exploratory celiotomy was performed for subsequent excisional biopsy and histopathological evaluation. Surgical treatment was performed with removal of the affected area. Post-surgical treatment with Cephalexin, Tramadol Hydrochloride, Meloxicam and Ranitidine Hydrochloride was instituted. The use of the Elizabethan collar was also advised full time and the cleaning of the surgical wound with physiological solution and Merthiolate. The treatment was effective and the animal had excellent recovery, with no signs of recurrence.