April 25, 2026Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association0 citations
The malignant potential of a canine incidental adrenal mass cannot be predicted by lesion size, but outcomes following laparoscopic adrenalectomy are excellent
This research evaluates the relationship between adrenal mass size and its potential malignancy in dogs, along with surgical outcomes.
Analyzed cases of canine incidental adrenal masses (In-AMs) focusing on mass dimensions and surgical results.
Monitored perioperative outcomes after laparoscopic adrenalectomy for In-AMs of various sizes.
Noninvasive adrenal masses with maximum dimensions (MMD) ≤ 2 cm did not correlate with malignancy risk, suggesting prior monitoring guidelines are outdated.
Post-surgery outcomes for laparoscopic adrenalectomy were excellent, with minimal complications reported.
Abstract
Previous recommendations to monitor noninvasive In-AMs with MMD ≤ 2 cm should be reconsidered; perioperative planning should address the likelihood of pheochromocytoma.