Feline myelolipoma
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Myelolipoma, a benign hepatic tumour, is relatively rare in cats, but has been reported.
The neoplasm is composed of myeloid tissue and mature adipose tissue; there is usually more myeloid tissue than adipose tissue in the growth. Variable mature and immature cells of the granulocytic, erythrocytic, and megakaryocytic series compose the myeloid component. The lesion has been reported in domestic cats and captive wild Felidae as an incidental finding[1].
Congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia is commonly reported with these tumours.
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References
- ↑ Head KW, et al (2003) Histological Classification of Tumors of the Alimentary System of Domestic Animals. Second Series. X. WHO, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology; Washington, D.C.
