Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diagnosis and histopathologic prognostication of canine melanocytic neoplasms: A consensus of the Oncology-Pathology Working Group.
- Journal:
- Veterinary and comparative oncology
- Year:
- 2022
- Authors:
- Smedley, Rebecca C et al.
- Affiliation:
- Michigan State University · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
This article discusses how veterinarians who specialize in cancer (oncologists) and those who study tissues (pathologists) are working together to create guidelines for diagnosing and understanding skin and mouth tumors in dogs that come from pigment-producing cells (melanocytic neoplasms). The authors reviewed existing research to come up with a standard way to report these tumors and offer advice on how to interpret the findings in a clinical setting. They also talk about where research might go in the future. It's important to note that this document reflects the views of the authors and the working group, but it is not an official endorsement from major veterinary organizations.
Abstract
One of the primary objectives of the Oncology Pathology Working Group (OPWG) is for oncologists and pathologists to collaboratively generate consensus documents to standardize aspects of and provide guidelines for veterinary oncologic pathology. Consensus is established through review of relevant peer-reviewed literature relative to a subgroup's particular focus. In this article, the authors provide a critical review of the current literature for the diagnosis of, and histopathologic prognostication for, canine cutaneous and oral/lip melanocytic neoplasms, suggest guidelines for reporting, provide recommendations for clinical interpretation, and discuss future directions. This document represents the opinions of the working group and the authors and does not constitute a formal endorsement by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or the Veterinary Cancer Society.
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