Oncology Flashcards
Oral tumors - most common epithelial (3), melanocitic (1), mesenchymal (5) and miscellaneous (3)
Epithelial: Squamous Cell Carcinoma, intraosseous carcinoma and invasive nasal carcinoma
Melanocytic: Malignant Melanoma
Mesenchymal: fibrosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, multilobular osteochondrosarcoma
Miscellaneous: TVT, MCT, lymphoma
Odontogenic tumors - list one epithelial, one mesenchymal and three periodontal
odontogenic ameloblastoma (epithelial)
odontogenic fibroma (mesenchymal)
acanthomatous epulis (periodontal), ossifying epulis (periodontal), and fibromatous epulis (periodontal)
Describe the TNM staging system for canine oral tumors as proposed by the WHO
“Stage Characteristics
T – Primary tumour
T0 No evidence of tumour
Tis Carcinoma in situ
T1 <2cm (1a = no bony invasion, 1b = bony invasion)
T2 2–4cm (2a, 2b)
T3 >4cm (3a, 3b)
N – Regional lymph nodes
N0 No regional lymph node (RLN) involvement
N1 Movable ipsilateral RLN (N1a = no tumour cells, N1b = tumour cells)
N2 Movable contralateral or bilateral RLN (N2a, N2b)
N3 Fixed RLN
M – Distant metastasis
M0 No distant metastasis
M1 Distant metastasis”
Excerpt From
Small Animal Oncology E-Book
Susan M. North BSc(Hons), PhD, DVM, DipACVIM(Med Onc), DipECVIM-CA(Int Med and Med Onc), MRCVS & Tania Ann Banks BVsc, FACVSc(Small Animal Surgery), MRCVS
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Briefly explain stereotactic radiation therapy
“Stereotactic radiation therapy involves three-dimensional localization of the neoplasm with imaging following immobilization of the part of the patient to be radiated.90 Multiple beams of radiation are administered from different directions to deliver a high dose to a more localized area (small lesions), typically as one to a few treatments.”
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Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal Expert Consult
Spencer A. Johnston VMD, DACVS & Karen M. Tobias DVM, MS, DACVS
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What are the four types of neoplasia affecting the central nervous system which are most likely to respond to chemotherapy?
“lymphoma, leukemias, multiple myeloma, and disseminated histiocytic sarcoma,”
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Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal Expert Consult
Spencer A. Johnston VMD, DACVS & Karen M. Tobias DVM, MS, DACVS
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Discuss the primary use for bisphosphonates, mechanism of action and adverse effects
“Bisphosphonates may be useful in the treatment of neoplasms that cause bone lysis. These drugs inhibit bone resorption without inhibiting mineralization primarily through induction of osteoclast apoptosis, resulting in decreased osteolysis, stabilized or improved mineralization, and pain relief.48,110 In vitro studies of canine osteosarcoma have shown that bisphosphonates may have anticancer benefits as well.6,50,138 The most commonly used bisphosphonates in veterinary oncology are pamidronate (Aredia, Novartis Pharma) and zoledronate (Zometa, Novartis Pharma). Pamidronate is administered as an intravenous (IV) infusion every 4 weeks at a dose of 1 to 2 mg/kg. Pamidronate has been reported to cause both tubular and glomerular nephrotoxicity in people,133 and preclinical studies in dogs demonstrated a dose- and infusion-length–dependent nephropathy.”
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Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal Expert Consult
Spencer A. Johnston VMD, DACVS & Karen M. Tobias DVM, MS, DACVS
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What kind of non-spinal neoplasia is most likely to cause spinal cord disfunction? What is the most common type of tumor?
Vertebral neoplasia; osteosarcoma
Most vertebral tumors in dogs are primary tumors, with osteosarcoma (most common), fibrosarcoma and Chondrosarcoma comprising most cases.
What are the most common origins/types of secondary tumors that may affect the vertebral column?
“The most commonly identified metastatic neoplasms are either vascular in origin (e.g., hemangiosarcoma) or epithelial (thyroid, mammary, prostatic, and urinary [transitional cell]) in origin.58,114”
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Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal Expert Consult
Spencer A. Johnston VMD, DACVS & Karen M. Tobias DVM, MS, DACVS
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What is the radiographic appearance of multiple myeloma affecting spinal vertebrae?
“Radiographically, multiple myeloma is characterized by multifocal well-circumscribed lytic lesions affecting multiple vertebrae (Figure 37.2).66,155”
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Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal Expert Consult
Spencer A. Johnston VMD, DACVS & Karen M. Tobias DVM, MS, DACVS
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Typical MRI appearance of vertebral tumors on T1 and T2 weighed images
“In comparison to normal vertebrae, lesions are often hypointense on T1-weighted (T1W) images, hyperintense on T2-weighted (T2W) images, and demonstrate variability in enhancement after intravenous contrast administration.”
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Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal Expert Consult
Spencer A. Johnston VMD, DACVS & Karen M. Tobias DVM, MS, DACVS
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Is spinal lymphoma in the dog and in the cat most likely to be extradural, intradural-extramedullary or intramedullary? How can a presumptive diagnosis usually be achieved in these cases?
Extradural
“A presumptive diagnosis of lymphoma may be reached by identifying circulating neoplastic lymphocytes with routine hematology or observing neoplastic lymphocytes with cytological evaluation of bone marrow, affected organs, cerebrospinal fluid, or lymph node specimens.”
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Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal Expert Consult
Spencer A. Johnston VMD, DACVS & Karen M. Tobias DVM, MS, DACVS
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What is the etiology (cell line) of histiocytic sarcoma complex? Where are the cells typically found in where are they not naturally found?
“Histiocytic sarcoma is the neoplastic proliferation of cells of the dendritic or macrophage lineage. Because dendritic cells exist in all tissues and organs except the central nervous system (although found in the meninges), histiocytic sarcoma can arise in nearly every tissue and organ. ”
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Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal Expert Consult
Spencer A. Johnston VMD, DACVS & Karen M. Tobias DVM, MS, DACVS
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From what tissue do myxomas (benign) and myxosarcomas (malignant) arrives?
Synovium
Where do myxosarcomas typically arise from when affecting the spinal cord?
Zygapophyseal joints
What are the three types of mineralization of soft tissues and their most common causes?
“Mineralization of the soft tissues can be classified into three types: metastatic, dystrophic, and idiopathic.
- Metastatic mineralization is secondary to abnormal calcium and/or phosphorous homeostasis; in general, mineralization of soft tissues is widespread.
- Dystrophic mineralization occurs in animals with normal calcium homeostasis in tissues that have been damaged by a pathological process (i.e., tissues devitalized by trauma, necrosis, inflammation/infection, or neoplasia).
- Idiopathic mineralization occurs in animals with normal calcium homeostasis in which mineralization occurs in normal tissues.
- Dystrophic and idiopathic mineralization occurs most commonly in animals. A fourth type, iatrogenic, has also been described in which the mineralization occurs secondary to a surgical procedure, suture material, or repeated injections at a single site. ”
What is the most common primary nervous system neoplasm of the spinal cord of the dog? What tissues does it typically arise from?
“Meningiomas arise from the meningothelial cells of the arachnoid membrane or pia mater. Meningioma is the most common primary nervous system neoplasm of the spinal cord in the dog.”
Excerpt From
Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal Expert Consult
Spencer A. Johnston VMD, DACVS & Karen M. Tobias DVM, MS, DACVS
https://books.apple.com/us/book/veterinary-surgery-small-animal-expert-consult/id1250368401
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What is the typical biological behavior of nerve sheath neoplasms in the dog?
“In dogs, most nerve sheath neoplasms behave in a similar way to soft tissue sarcoma.85 Nerve sheath neoplasms are locally aggressive, infiltrating the nerve proximally and distally, but generally associated with a low rate of distant metastasis.16,19,24,84 Based on their biological behavior and histologic characteristics, most nerve sheath neoplasms in dogs are malignant.”
Excerpt From
Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal Expert Consult
Spencer A. Johnston VMD, DACVS & Karen M. Tobias DVM, MS, DACVS
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What is the typical Signalment and presentation for dogs with nerve sheath neoplasms?
Large breed, middle age to early senior, no gender predisposition
Progressive and typically unilateral limb lameness over a long period (typically over 6 months). The degree of discomfort may be variable from mild to severe. Clinical signs may be initially bilateral and then progressed to unilateral. Paresis/plegia may eventually develop but is less common. Pain or manipulation of the affected limb is common.
Thoracic limbs are most commonly affected. Scapular muscle atrophy may be present. A mass may be palpable in the axillary region.
If the lesion affects the pelvic limb, a mass may be rectally palpable on ventrolateral aspect of the sacrum.
What is the most commonly affected breed, age and location for Extrarenal nephroblastomas?
German Shepherd and retrievers, 6 to 18 months of age, T10-L2
What is the theory for why extrarenal nephroblastoma‘s most commonly present in the T10 L2 region?
“Given the histologic resemblance to primitive nephrons, these neoplasms may arise from mesonephric or metanephric embryologic remnants that become entrapped in the developing dura and spinal cord.168 This explanation of the histogenesis helps account for the near exclusive occurrence of the lesion between the T10 and L2 vertebrae. ”
Excerpt From
Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal Expert Consult
Spencer A. Johnston VMD, DACVS & Karen M. Tobias DVM, MS, DACVS
https://books.apple.com/us/book/veterinary-surgery-small-animal-expert-consult/id1250368401
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What are the 6 types of round cell neoplasms
HLMMPT
Histiocytic tumors
lymphoma
mast cell tumor
melanoma
plasma cell tumor
transmissible venereal tumor
Types of epithelial neoplasms
Carcinoma (nonglandular origin)
Adenocarcinoma (glandular)
What are the three tumors which if arising from the nailbed tend to be particularly aggressive and sometimes metastatic?
Squamous cell carcinomas, mast cell tumors, and melanomas arising in the subungual epithelium are aggressive and sometimes metastatic.
What kind of subungual tumor are black dogs predisposed to? What is the expected 1 year survival rate after digit amputation?
Squamous cells carcinoma, 45% to 100%