Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery for skeletal sarcomas.
- Journal:
- Clinical techniques in small animal practice
- Year:
- 1998
- Authors:
- Withrow, S J
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
Plain-English summary
Skeletal tumors in pets are rare but can be tricky to diagnose and treat. Osteosarcoma, which is the most common type of bone cancer in dogs, often has a guarded outlook after treatment, but there have been significant improvements in how we manage this disease. Successful treatment usually involves a team of specialists working together. Other types of bone tumors can also occur and may have good long-term outcomes if they are treated correctly. Overall, while these tumors can be serious, advancements in treatment offer hope for affected pets.
Abstract
Skeletal neoplasms in pet animals are uncommon, but can represent a diagnostic and treatment challenge for the veterinary clinician. Osteosarcoma represents the most common histology of primary bone tumor and although the prognosis after treatment is still gaurded, major strides have been made in the treatment of this disease. Treatment success, however, requires a multidisciplinary approach. Additional histologic types cannot be ignored from the diagnosis of cases presenting as bone neoplasms, and many of these can have excellent long-term prognoses if treated appropriately. This article discusses the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of skeletal neoplasms in general with a specific emphasis on osteosarcoma.
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