Message Number: YG11941 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Coppandco
Date: 2002-03-18 00:29:00 UTC
Subject: Pathology on large liver mass

had posted earlier about the extremely large liver mass
(weight 2.3 oz, Height 2.0 cm, Width 4 cm and Length 6 cm)
that was removed from my ferret Slater. The pathology report
shows a hepatocellular carcinoma. Interestingly the right
adrenal pathology report is adrenal cortical carcinoma. My
vet has request a review of this report as we were both
surprised that the pathology would show two different tumor
types.

I was wondering if it could be possible that there was two
separate carcinomas and what is the prognosis i.e. recurrence
etc for hepatocellular carcinomas.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks Rena