Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with tongue tumor treated successfully with strontium-90 radiation
By Ware, K & Gieger, T·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2011·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of strontium-90 plesiotherapy for the treatment of a lingual plasmacytoma in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old St. Bernard cross was brought in for an ulcerated tumor on its tongue, which was diagnosed as a plasmacytoma (a type of tumor). The dog received a single treatment of radiation using strontium-90, and there were no side effects reported. Remarkably, follow-up examinations at 2 months and 1 year showed no signs of the tumor remaining. This treatment was effective in addressing the tumor without causing harm to the dog.
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Abstract
A 12-year-old, 25 kg, intact male St Bernard crossbreed was presented for treatment of a 538 mm ulcerated tumour on the dorsal tongue. Fine-needle aspiration cytology revealed a plasmacytoma. The dog staged negative for evidence of local metastatic or systemic disease. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis. Treatment with one 150 Gy dose of radiation delivered with strontium-90 plesiotherapy was performed. Side effects were not noted and there was no visible evidence of tumour remaining at 2 months and 1 year after therapy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21906066/