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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Use of strontium-90 plesiotherapy for the treatment of a lingual plasmacytoma in a dog.

Journal:
The Journal of small animal practice
Year:
2011
Authors:
Ware, K & Gieger, T
Affiliation:
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
Species:
dog

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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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21906066/