04 - GI tumors

Question 1

(GI tumors)

(stomach)

1. what tumors occur in older horses?
2. Cx?
3. dx?
4. tx?

Answer 1

1. SCC
2. wt loss, inappetance, colic
3. endoscopy and bx
4. limited to piroxicam or NSAIDs (efficacy unknown)

Question 2

(GI tumors)

(intestine)

1. lymphosarc can occur as detailed previously
2. mesenteric LN can be involved in mets from other tumors like melanomas and SCC