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The principals of surgical oncology: diagnosis and staging.
- Source :
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Compendium (Yardley, PA) [Compend Contin Educ Vet] 2009 Sep; Vol. 31 (9), pp. E1-12; quiz E13. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- The surgical treatment of neoplasms is one of the most common procedures performed in small animal practice. The proper approach to surgical oncology requires a knowledge of tumor types and their biologic behavior, different treatment modalities, and prognosis. A thorough physical examination is required to determine the presence and extent of a tumor, evaluate regional lymph nodes, and identify comorbid or paraneoplastic conditions that may influence anesthetic and surgical management. Various imaging modalities can be used for clinical staging to determine the location, size, and extent of a local tumor, as well as the presence of regional and distant metastasis. Biopsy of the tumor is often necessary to identify tumor type. Fine-needle aspiration, needle-core biopsy, incisional biopsy, or excisional biopsy may be used. The results of clinical staging tests and tumor biopsy are then used to ascertain treatment options and prognosis.
- Subjects :
- Animals
Cat Diseases pathology
Cat Diseases therapy
Cats
Diagnosis, Differential
Dog Diseases pathology
Dog Diseases therapy
Dogs
Neoplasms diagnosis
Neoplasms pathology
Neoplasms therapy
Physical Examination veterinary
Prognosis
Cat Diseases diagnosis
Dog Diseases diagnosis
Neoplasm Staging veterinary
Neoplasms veterinary
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1940-8315
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Compendium (Yardley, PA)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20180205