Head and Neck Cancers

Question 1

Treatment of choice for Nasal Cancer

Answer 1

Radiation therapy

Question 2

3 sites of metastasis for Malignant Melanoma

Answer 2

1) Lymph nodes
2) Lungs
3) Liver

Question 3

What staging test are indicated for Malignant Melanoma?

Answer 3

1) FNA
2) CT/rads

Question 4

1 oral tumor in cats

Answer 4

Squamous cell carcinoma (70%)

Question 5

Palpable thyroid mass in a dog should be assumed to be malignant

True or False?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Fungal Differential Diagnoses for Nasal Cancer

• Canine -> ?
• Feline -> ?

Answer 6

• Canine -> Aspergillosis
• Feline -> Cryptococcus

Question 7

3 most common clinical signs in oral tumors

Answer 7

1) Ptyalism
2) Odor
3) Changes in chewing

Question 8

1 oral tumor in dogs

Answer 8

Malignant melanoma (30-40%)

Question 9

Treatment for all:

• Malignant melanoma
• Canine/Feline Fibrosarcoma
• Canine/Feline Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Acanthomatous Epulis

Answer 9

Surgery and/or radiation

Question 10

In cats, carcinomas is least common cause of hyperthyroidism

True or False?

Answer 10

True