Veterinary Vertex
Veterinary Vertex
AVMA Journals
Primary Liver Tumors in Dogs: Additional Liver Masses Are Often Benign
15 minutes Posted Jan 24, 2026 at 6:00 am.
Welcome And Guest Introductions
Why Study Canine Liver Tumors
Study Design And Inclusion Criteria
Interpreting Multiple Masses On Imaging
Surgical Planning And Owner Communication
Key Takeaways For Veterinarians
Preoperative Tools And Biomarkers
Sample Size And Multi‑Center Needs
Who Metastasizes And When
Nodule Versus Mass: Definitions
Why Terminology Standardization Matters
Building Consensus Across Disciplines
New Questions Sparked By The Study
The Human Side: Lego And Balance
Beliefs To Retire In Surgery
Closing, Where To Read, Reviews
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Send us Fan Mail Your heart sinks when a dog’s CT shows a primary liver tumor plus extra lesions. Ours used to as well—until we dug into data showing how often those additional masses are actually benign. In this conversation with surgical oncologists Drs. Samuel Burkhardt and Hunter Piegols, we rethink what “multiple hepatic lesions” really means, and how that shift can change everything from pre-op counseling to what you sample in the OR. We walk through their study design—primary liver tu...