Essays 41- 50 Flashcards
occurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma
50% of dog tumours
form of hepatocellular carcinoma
massive - one lobe
2/3 in left lobe and papillary process
breed predisposition of hepatocellular carcinoma
miniature schnauzers
signs of hepatocellular carcinoma
inappetance
lethargy
vomiting
PU/PD
ascites
ataxia
hepatic encephalopahy
seizures
diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma
blood test
increased ast/alt
US, CT, xray
liver biopsy
name of 3 types of perianal tumours
perianal adenoma - hepatoid adenoma
perianal adenocarcinoma
para anal gland adenocarcinoma
perianal adenoma – Hepatoid adenoma
common in older intact dogs
hormone dependant
slow growing
locally invasive
no metastases
Perianal adenocarcinoma
older bigger breeds
non hormone dependant
fast growing
no metastases at time of diagnosis
Para-anal gland adenocarcinoma
> 10yrs
english cocker
non hormone
aggressive
early metastases
hypercalcaemic
clinical signs of Adenoma
non painful
moveable, well circumscribed
clinical signs of Perianal and paranal gland adenocarcinomas
pain/ irritation in area
firm adhering mass
ulcerarion
obstipation
HL oedema
PU/PD
therapy of adenocarcinomas
cytology first
removal of half the sphincter
chemo - toxeranic, carboplatin, cisplatin
therapy of adenoma
castration
marginal excision
what is a GIST
gastro intestinal stromal tumour
incidence of GIST
in dogs
diagnosis of GIST
palpable abdominal mass (RDP)
lab
xray
endoscope
laparatomy
therapy of GIST
surgery
tyrosine kinase inhibitors
metronomic chemotherapy
radiotherapy for sinonasal tumours
definitive intent radiotherapy
intensity modulate radiotherapy
stereotactic radiotherapy
palliative intent radiotherapy