Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Treating transmissible venereal tumors in male dogs with surgery
By Made Gede Adi Surya Saputra et al.·Published in ARSHI Veterinary Letters·2025·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Treatment of canine transmissible venereal tumors in a male dog through surgery and chemotherapy
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old neutered male dog was brought in because his owners noticed a lump on his penis that grew larger over two weeks and had blood present. After a thorough examination, the dog was diagnosed with canine transmissible venereal tumors (CTVT), which is a contagious cancer affecting the genital area. The treatment involved surgically removing the tumor, followed by three rounds of chemotherapy with vincristine sulfate. The dog's wound healed completely within a week, and he was declared cancer-free one month after starting chemotherapy, with no signs of the tumor returning.
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Abstract
Canine transmissible venereal tumors (CTVT) is a malignant tumor that affects the genital organs. It is highly contagious in dogs and is a significant global concern. This case report presents an effective and efficient treatment for CTVT in male dogs, offering valuable insights into veterinary care in small-animal oncology and surgery. A 2-year-old neutered male dog weighing 18,65 kg was examined by the owners, who reported the presence of a lump on the penis. The lump was initially small but increased in size over 2 weeks. In addition, the owners noted the presence of blood in the penis. Based on the anamnesis, clinical examination, and laboratory examination, the dog was diagnosed with CTVT with a good prognosis. Treatment included surgical excision of the tumors, followed by chemotherapy with vincristine sulfate. The postoperative wound completely healed within 7 days, and chemotherapy was administered 3 times with an interval of 7 days between each treatment. The dog was completely cured 1 month after chemotherapy without recurrence.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/105efefc1e9a4d2bc4f4e43ac14d904e2c66a930