Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog eyelid mast cell tumor removed with Moh's surgery
By Bernstein, Joseph A et al.·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2013·Long Green Animal Dermatology Center, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Moh's micrographic surgery for the management of a periocular mast cell tumor in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old neutered male boxer had a mass on his left eyelid that had been changing in size for six months. After tests confirmed it was a mast cell tumor, the vet chose Mohs micrographic surgery to remove it. This technique helps ensure all of the tumor is taken out while preserving healthy tissue around it. The surgery was successful, and there was no sign of cancer spreading to other parts of the body.
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Abstract
A 3-year-old neutered male boxer dog presented with a 6-month history of a waxing and waning mass of the left dorsotemporal eyelid margin. Cytology and biopsy confirmed a diagnosis of mast cell neoplasia. Systemic staging of the dog failed to reveal any evidence of metastatic neoplasia. Owing to the location of the tumor within the eyelid margin and the wide surgical margins recommended for excision of mast cell tumors, Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) was chosen for its potential to conserve tissues while providing intraoperative confirmation the tumor was completely excised. Utilizing MMS horizontal sectioning technique, 100% of the surgical margins were assessed prior to closure of the surgical wound. This represents the first time a comprehensive MMS protocol was used in a veterinary patient under general anesthesia.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22958317/