Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Wound healing problems after mast cell tumor or histiocytoma removal
By Killick, D R et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2011·Small Animal Teaching Hospital, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mast cell tumour and cutaneous histiocytoma excision wound healing in general practice.
Plain-English summary
A study looked at the healing of surgical wounds from mast cell tumors and cutaneous histiocytomas (a type of skin tumor) in dogs. It found that about 20% of wounds from mast cell tumors and 21% from histiocytomas had healing issues. Larger tumors, those located on the feet, and those with a soft appearance were more likely to have complications. Importantly, the study concluded that not completely removing a mast cell tumor does not increase the risk of wound problems compared to complete removals or histiocytomas.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess whether wounds from incomplete mast cell tumour excisions are at greater risk of healing complications than wounds from complete excisions, or cutaneous histiocytomas. METHODS: Mast cell tumours and cutaneous histiocytomas submitted to Nationwide Laboratories between November 1, 2007 and April 30, 2008 were selected. Questionnaires were sent to submitting veterinarians requesting details of tumour characteristics, clinical approach to the tumour and wound healing. RESULTS: Three hundred and eighty-six mast cell tumours and 524 cutaneous histiocytomas were identified. One hundred and eighty-five mast cell tumours and 244 cutaneous histiocytomas questionnaires were returned (47% response). Wound complications arose in 20% of mast cell tumours and 21% of cutaneous histiocytomas. Multivariable analysis confirmed that larger tumours, tumours on the feet and a soft/"baggy" appearance, were significantly associated with a greater frequency of problems, leading to delayed wound healing and dehiscence. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Incomplete mast cell tumour excision does not lead to greater risk of wound complications. Mast cell tumour surgical wounds have a similar rate of wound complications as cutaneous histiocytoma wounds.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21896021/