Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Late stage nasal tumors in UK dogs and radiotherapy outcomes
By Mason, S L et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2013·Small Animal Teaching Hospital, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Late presentation of canine nasal tumours in a UK referral hospital and treatment outcomes.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with nasal tumors were brought to a referral hospital in the UK, often at a later stage of the disease compared to dogs in other countries. Common signs of nasal tumors include difficulty breathing, nasal discharge, and facial swelling. The study found that while radiotherapy can help these dogs, starting treatment earlier may lead to better outcomes. Dogs that received radiotherapy had survival times similar to those reported in other studies, but earlier diagnosis and treatment could improve their chances.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To determine the computed tomographic stage of dogs with nasal tumours in a UK referral population, and whether stage, time to referral and treatment correlates with outcome. METHODS: Retrospective review of clinical records and computed tomography scans of dogs with nasal tumours. RESULTS: Dogs (n=78) presented to a referral practice in the UK with suspected nasal tumours are presented with more late stage tumours than dogs in the USA and Japan. Length of time from initial presentation to referral did not correlate with tumour stage at diagnosis. Median survival times for radiotherapy-treated dogs in this population are equivalent to those previously reported for late stage nasal tumours. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Dogs with nasal tumours are presented late in the course of disease in the North West of England. Dogs with clinical signs consistent with a nasal tumour should have timely imaging and biopsy, in order to make prompt treatment decisions. Although survival times are comparable with previous reports and radiotherapy is a valid treatment option for dogs with late stage disease, better outcomes are likely to be achievable with earlier treatment.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23718867/