Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Thyroid cancer in dogs: surgery and radiation options
By Liptak, Julius M·Published in Clinical techniques in small animal practice·2007·Alta Vista Animal Hospital, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine thyroid carcinoma.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with thyroid cancer, which is a type of malignant tumor, was diagnosed with a tumor that was likely movable. For this type of tumor, surgery to remove the thyroid gland (thyroidectomy) is often the best option. If the tumor is invasive or affects both sides, treatments like radiation or radioactive iodine therapy may be recommended. Dogs that undergo surgery for movable tumors often have a good prognosis, with many living over three years after treatment.
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Abstract
Malignant thyroid carcinomas are relatively common in dogs. The majority of tumors are unilateral and nonfunctional. Before deciding on treatment options, it is important to determine whether the tumor is freely moveable or fixed and invasive into adjacent tissues. Thyroidectomy is recommended for unilateral, mobile thyroid carcinomas. Radiation therapy or radioactive iodine therapy are recommended for dogs with invasive or bilateral thyroid carcinomas. The role of adjunctive chemotherapy is poorly defined, but should be considered in dogs with high-risk tumors, such as large or bilateral thyroid carcinomas. The prognosis is good following surgical treatment of mobile thyroid tumors and irradiation of fixed thyroid carcinomas, with median survival times greater than 3 years.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17591293/