Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hidden tonsil cancer found in 2 dogs treated for mouth tumors
By Rancilio, Nicholas J & Fulkerson, Christopher M·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2018·Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Occult tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma in 2 dogs presenting for treatment of primary oral squamous cell carcinoma.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old mixed breed dog and a 9-year-old Labrador were both treated for oral squamous cell carcinoma (a type of mouth cancer) when they were found to have hidden tonsil cancer as well. The veterinarians took biopsies of the tonsils, which revealed the additional cancer that was not initially detected. This new information changed their treatment plans and may have helped control the cancer more effectively in the long run. Both dogs received tailored therapies based on the findings from the biopsies.
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Abstract
Canine non-tonsillar oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is generally regarded as locally invasive with low rates of metastasis. Two cases of canine non-tonsillar OSCC with occult tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) detected with tonsillar biopsies are reported. Tonsillar biopsies and detection of occult TSCC changed the therapeutic plan and may have contributed to long-term tumor control.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30510311/