Oncology and Gastroenterology Flashcards

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Steps in the diagnostic work up of the cancer patient

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  1. History
  2. Physical Exam
  3. Medical Imaging
  4. FNA and Cytology
  5. Biopsy
  6. Histopathology
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Clinical Stage

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Physical extent of the tumor

  • Size of the primary tumor
  • anatomical location of metastases
  • Tumor size
  • Nodal Metastasis
  • Distant Metastasis
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Histiological grade

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Histiological scoring by pathologist

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Stage

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Extent of body affected, determined by clinician with diagnostic tests

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What do you use a CT scan for with Oncology?

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pulmonary metastases
Bony invasion
radiation treatment planning

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What do you use MRI for with Oncology?

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Neurological diagnosis

Surgical planning

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What do you use nuclear scintigraphy for with oncology?

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bony metastases

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When would you perform a non-aspiration sampling technique for Oncology?

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Lymph nodes
round cell tumors
highly vascular tumors

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When would you perform an aspiration sampling technique for oncology?

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Hard/firm lesions
very small lesions where multiple passes are impossible
second attempt

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What would you perform a new methylene blue stain on?

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mast cell tumors

lipomas

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Biopsy

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removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination

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Incisional biopsy

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biopsy of a selected portion of a lesion

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Excisional biopsy

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removal of a mass primarily for diagnostic purposes

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When would you perform an incisional biopsy?

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when the therapy is determined by tumor type
when extent of resection is determined by tumor type
when planning is needed because tumor is in a difficult area to reconstruct
when tumor type and predicted behavior would affect the decision to treat

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What are the indications for Chemotherapy?

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Patients with measurable tumor known to be sensitive to chemo
Adjunct therapy to suppress occult micro-metastasis after local therapy
Palliative non-resectable or metastatic cancer
to downstage/reduce a chemosensitive tumor before definitive therapy
to sensitize tissues to radiation

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Growth fraction

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proportion of cells that are proliferating/active in the cell cycle

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Cell loss factor

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sloughing, necrosis , and apoptosis

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Goldie Coldman Hypothesis

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once the tumor has reached one million cells, it is likely that chemo resistant cells have developed due to mutations

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When is chemotherapy most effective?

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during the rapid growth of the tumor

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What have we learned from the Goldie Coldman Hypothesis?

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Chemo should be initiated early in the course of disease

a protocol containing multiple agents is ideal

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What are the “BAG” of adverse effects of Chemo?

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B - Bone Marrow toxicity
A - Alopecia
G - Gastrointestinal effects

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At what point would we administer prophylactic antibiotics with chemo?

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less than 1,000 WBC/uL

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What chemo causes the most vomiting?

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Cisplatin

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What are the anti-emetics used to combat the vomiting associated with chemotherapy?

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Meropitant
Metaclopramide
Ondanzetron

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What are the GI effects seen with Chemotherapy?
Vomiting and Diarrhea
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In what breed should you avoid Doxorubicin and why?
Dobermans with cardiomyopathy
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In what species and age should you avoid Doxorubicin?
Geriatric cat with CRF
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What phase of the cell cycle is refractory to chemo?
G0
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What chemo drugs target Interphase and Protein and RNA synthesis?
L-Asparaginase
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What chemo drugs target DNA synthesis?
Antimetabolites | Doxorubicin????
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What chemo drugs target Protein and RNA Synthesis and Mitotic spindle formation?
Vinca Alkaloids | Taxanes
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What chemo drugs target mitosis and segregation of DNA into daughter cells?
Vinca Alkaloids | Taxanes
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What chemo drugs are cell cycle independent?
Alkylating agents: Cyclophosphamide Platinum agents: cisplatin Doxorubicin
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What are the chemo drugs in the Alkylating agents category?
``` Cyclophosphamide Chlorambucil Melphalan CCNU Ifosfamide ```
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What is the mechanism of action for Alkylating agents?
Alkylate DNA bases crosslinks induce apoptosis
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What is the toxicity associated with Cyclophosphamide?
Sterile hemorrhagic cystitis
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What causes Sterile hemorrhagic cystitis?
Acrolein
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How do you prevent Sterile hemorrhagic cystitis?
Give the medication in the AM and allow the animal to urinate often
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What is the toxicity associated with CCNU?
Hepatotoxicity
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What are the chemo drugs in the Antitumor Antibiotics category?
Doxorubicin Mitoxantrone Epirubicin
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What is the mechanism of action for Antitumor Antibiotics?
Intercalation into DNA Inhibition of topoisomerase II Production of free radicals Cell membrane damage
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What do you use Mitoxantrone to treat?
Mast Cell tumors
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What is the toxicity associated with Doxorubicin in dogs?
Cardiotoxic irreversibly after 6 doses
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What is the toxicity associated with Doxorubicin in cats?
Nephrotoxic
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What are the chemo drugs in the Spindle Toxins category?
Vinca Alkaloids: VIncristine and Vinblastine | Taxanes: Paclitaxel and Docetaxel
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What is the mechanism of action for Spindle Toxins?
Cell cycle specific M-phase | bind tubulin/interfere with Mitotic spindle formation or microtubule disassembly
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What are the toxicities associated with Vincristine?
Myelosuppressive GI Peripheral neuropathy tissue irritation
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What is the reaction associated with Taxanes?
high rate of allergic reactions
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What is the mechanism of action for Platinum drugs?
Platinum binds to DNA causing crosslinks
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What are the chemo drugs in the Platinum category?
Cisplatin | Carboplatin
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What is the toxicity associated with Cisplatin and cats?
Fatal idiosyncratic pulmonary edema in cats | Cisplat = "Cats go splat"
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What are the toxicities associated with Platinum Chemo drugs?
Vomiting Nephrotoxicity Fatal idiosyncratic pulmonary edema in cats
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What are the reasons for chemotherapy failure?
Pharmacologic Kinetic issues Cellular resistance MDR/ABCB1
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What is the mutation associated with toxicity with chemotherapy?
MDR-1
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What do you treat TCC with?
Piroxicam (NSAID)
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What tumors can be treated with NSAIDs?
``` Carcinomas: Bladder Prostate Oral cavity Nasal Mammary gland tumors ```
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What is the mechanism of action for Toceranib?
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
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Radiation Dose
Amount of radiation absorbed by the patient
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ERBT
(external beam ration therapy) Radiation delivered from outside the body using a machine to aim high energy x or gamma rays at the tumors
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Fraction
individual administration of dose radiation
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What are the 5 Rs of radiation therapy?
``` Repair Repopulation Redistribution Reoxygenation Radiosensitive ```
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SRS
Stereotactic radiosurgery
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SRT
Stereotactic radiation therapy
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When would you use Cryotherapy?
superficial lesions only | less than 1-1.5 cm
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What is the premise for the use of Electrochemotherapy?
electrical impulse can open channels in cells that chemotherapy has the potential to enter into those cells
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Definition of Lymphoma
malignant tumor of lymphoid tissue
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How do yo diagnose Lymphoma?
FNA/Cytology | LN Tissue Biopsy
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Where does Lymphoma metastasize to?
LNs Liver Bone marrow
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What syndrome is associated with Lymphoma?
Paraneoplastic syndrome
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What are the Chemotherapy drugs with activity against Lymphoma?
``` Prednisone/Dex Doxorubicin Vincristine Cyclophosphamide L-Asparaginase CCNU ```
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What is the single strongest agent against Lymphoma?
Doxorubicin
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What are the clinical signs associated with Lymphoma?
``` Generalized painless lymphadenopathy weight loss anorexia lethargy secondary to paraneoplastic syndrome Anemia ```
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What is the multi agent protocol for High grade Lymphoma?
CHOP
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What is the remission duration associated with Doxorubicin used in the treatment of High grade Lymphoma?
6-7 months
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What is the remission duration associated with the CHOP protocol used in the treatment of High grade Lymphoma?
9-12 months
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Which has a better prognosis B cell Lymphoma or T cell Lymphoma?
B cell | "B is better"
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What should you consider in the treatment of localized lymphoma?
Surgery or radiation
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How often should you recheck for lymphoma?
every 1-2 months | aspirate small nodes
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What treatment would you consider for Low Grade Lymphoma?
Prednisone | Chlorambucil
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What is the MST for low grade Lymphoma?
1.5 years +
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How do you diagnose lymphoma in a feline?
``` MDB FNA/cytology Radiographs Endoscopy Surgical Exploratory BIOPSY: GIT, Liver, Spleen, and nodes ```
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Where is the most common anatomic location for Feline Lymphoma?
GI tract
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What are the clinical signs for GI lymphoma in a feline?
inappetance vomiting weight loss diarrhea
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How do you treat Lymphocytic Lymphoma in Felines?
Prednisone | Chlorambucil
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What is the MST for Lymphocytic Lymphoma in Felines?
2 years
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What is the treatment for GI/Multicentric Lymphoblastic Lymphoma in Felines?
CHOP protocol
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What is the MST for GI/Multicentric Lymphoblastic Lymphoma in Felines?
2.5 years +
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What is the treatment for Colonic Lymphoma in Felines?
Surgical biopsy/mass removal | Chemo
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What is the MST for colonic Lymphoma in felines?
3-4 months
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What are the clinical signs for Mediastinal/Thymic Lymphoma in Felines?
Dyspnea | dull lung sounds
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How do you diagnose Mediastinal/Thymic Lymphoma in Felines?
Radiographs | U/S guided FNA
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How do you treat Mediastinal/Thymic Lymphoma in Felines?
CHOP Protocol | Surgery or Radiation for localized lesion
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What is the Remission time for Mediastinal/Thymic Lymphoma in Felines?
6 months
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What are the clinical signs for Lymphoid Leukemia?
``` Vague eight loss Vomiting Diarrhea lethargy lymphadenopathy splenomegaly Thrombocytopenia Anemia neutropenia ```
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How do you diagnose Lymphoid Leukemia?
MDB | Flow cytometry
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How do you treat Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia?
Prednisone | CHOP
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What is the MST for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia?
5 months
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What are the clinical signs for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?
Anorexia Weight loss lethargy
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How do you diagnose Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?
Bone marrow aspirate | Flow Cytometry
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What is the treatment for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?
Chlorambucil + prednisone if there are clinical signs
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What is the MST Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?
1-3 years
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What are the clinical signs for Multiple Myeloma?
``` lethargy inappetance lameness CNS signs bleeding ```
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How do you diagnose Multiple Myeloma?
``` MDB MONOCLONAL GAMMOPATHY! Radiographs Ultrasound FNA of liver and spleen Electrophoresis Bone Marrow Aspirate ```
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What are the four requirements for Multiple Myeloma?
1. Plasma cell infiltrate in bone marrow or other organs (spleen or liver) 2. Monoclonal gammopathy in serum 3. Monoclonal gammopathy in urine 4. Osteolytic bone lesions
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What is the treatment for Multiple Myeloma?
Melphalon - oral Prednisone Cyclophosphamide and Chlorambucil are effective
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What is the MST for Multiple Myeloma in a dog?
18 months
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What is the MST for Multiple Myeloma in a cat?
8 months +
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What are the neoplastic Histiocystic diseases?
Histiocytic Sarcoma Malignant Histiocystosis
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What are the non neoplastic Histiocystic diseases?
Cutaneous Histiocytosis | Systemic Histiocytosis
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What is the treatment for Histiocytoma?
Self-limiting: resolve in weeks
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Where do you often find Histocytic Sarcoma?
Skin/SQ Spleen Lung
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What staging should you perform if you suspect Histocytic Sarcoma?
Regional LN aspirate Thoracic radiographs Abdominal ultrasound Bone marrow aspirate
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What is the treatment for Histocytic Sarcoma without metastases?
Surgery | radiation
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What is the prognosis for Histocytic Sarcoma without metastases?
1 year +
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What chemotherapy can you use with Histocytic Sarcoma?
CCNU/Doxorubicin | Prednisone
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What are the clinical signs for Polycythemia Vera?
Lethargy Anorexia seizures/ataxia
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How do you diagnose Polycythemia Vera?
MDB: erythrocytosis Ultrasound Radiographs
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What is the treatment for Polycythemia Vera?
Phlebotomy - 20ml/kg | Chemo: Hydroxyurea, Busulfan or other alkylating agents
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What the prognosis for Polycythemia Vera?
1-3 years
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What is the most common skin tumor in dogs?
Mast cell Tumors
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What are the clinical signs of Mast cell Tumors?
``` pruritic asymptomatic GI signs: anorexia, vomiting Hives Wheezing Hypotension Anaphylactoid rxns ```
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How do you diagnose Mast cell Tumors?
``` FNA/Cytology Staging: LN aspirate Abdominal Ultrasound: Liver and Spleen aspirates Thoracic radiographs Bone Marrow aspirate ```
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What is the treatment for Mast cell Tumors?
Surgery - DO NOT USE MORPHINE! Radiation therapy if non-resectable: CCNU, Vinblastine, toceranib, and Prednisone Symptomatic therapy
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What is the MST for high grade Mast cell Tumors?
6-12 months
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What is the most common form of Feline Mast cell Tumors?
Mastocystic
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Where is the most common place for cutaneous Mast cell Tumors in cats?
Head and neck | Pinnae and base of ear
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How do you diagnose cutaneous Mast cell Tumors in cats?
FNA/cytology
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What is the treatment for cutaneous Mast cell Tumors in cats?
Surgery for localized lesions | if not resectable: CCNU, vinblastine, toceranib, and prednisone
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What is the treatment for Diffuse miliary cutaneous Mast cell Tumors in cats?
``` CCNU Vinblastine Prednisone Toceranib Symptomatic therapy ```
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What is the treatment for splenic Mast cell Tumors in cats?
Surgery + chemo
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What is the MST for splenic Mast cell Tumors in cats?
12-19 months
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What is the treatment of choice for intestinal Mast cell Tumors in cats?
Chemo
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Feline Vaccine Associated Sarcoma
Tumor development 1 month to 10 years post vaccination
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How do you diagnose Feline Vaccine Associated Sarcoma?
FNA/Cytology | Tissue biopsy
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Where do Feline Vaccine Associated Sarcoma metastasize to?
Lungs Skin LNs
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What staging is recommended for Feline Vaccine Associated Sarcoma?
CT scan | Thoracic radiographs
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What is the treatment for Feline Vaccine Associated Sarcoma?
Surgery | NO MARGINAL RESECTION
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What is the most common primary bone tumor in dogs?
Osteosarcoma
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What tumors can spread to the bone?
Anal sac Mammary TCC
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Where does Osteosarcoma metastasize to?
Lungs | Bones
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Where is Osteosarcoma located?
"Towards the knee and away from the elbow" | Mandible and maxilla
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What are the contributing factors to Osteosarcoma?
Multiple minor trauma with weight bearing Metallic implants Chronic osteomyelitis Fractures with no internal stabilization Exposure to ionizing radiation Bone infarcts
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What staging would you want to perform with Osteosarcoma?
Thoracic and Appendicular Radiographs FNA Bone Scintigraphy
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What are the clinical signs associated with Osteosarcoma?
Lameness swelling PAIN pathologic fractures
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What has a better prognosis for Osteosarcoma?
Location: Mandible
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What has the worst prognosis with Osteosarcoma?
Scapular Osteosarcoma
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What is the treatment for Osteosarcoma?
``` Surgery: Amputation or Limb Sparing Radiation Therapy Chemo: Carboplatin, Doxorubicin, Cisplatin Pain Meds Bisphosphonates ```
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What is the mechanism of action for Bisphosphonates?
reduce bone turnover
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What is the most common malignant tumor in the dog?
Melanoma
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What is the most common benign tumor in dogs?
Ameloblastoma
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What is the most common malignant tumor in cats?
Squamous cell carcinoma
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What is the most common thyroid cancer in the dog?
Thyroid carcinoma
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What is the most common thyroid cancer in the cat?
Thyroid Adenoma
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What are the clinical signs of Oral cancer?
``` Ptyalism Odor Changes in chewing Decreased appetite Oral bleeding ```
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How do you diagnose Oral cancer?
FNA Incisional biopsy CT SCAN!
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Where does Melanoma metastasize to?
Lungs Liver Submandibular LNs
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What staging tests are performed on Melanoma?
CT SCAN! Thoracic radiographs Abdominal ultrasound LN aspirate
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What is the treatment for Melanoma?
Surgery Radiation Chemo: Carboplatin
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What is the MST for melanoma?
7-17 months
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What is the treatment for Fibrosarcoma?
Surgery + radiation
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What is the MST for Fibrosarcoma?
18-26 months
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What is the treatment for Canine Squamous cell carcinoma?
Surgery | Radiation
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What is the MST for Canine Squamous cell carcinoma?
26-36 months
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What is the treatment for Feline Squamous cell carcinoma?
Surgery | Radiation
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Where does Feline Squamous cell carcinoma metastasize to?
LNs
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What is the MST for Feline Squamous cell carcinoma?
14 months
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What is the treatment for Feline Fibrosarcoma?
Surgical excision | Radiation
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What is the most common benign tumor of the oral cavity?
Ameloblastoma (Epulis)
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What is the treatment for Ameloblastoma?
Surgical resection | Radiation
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What is the MST for Ameloblastoma?
5 years +
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What are the clinical signs of Nasal cancer?
Nasal discharge Sneezing Epistaxis Facial swelling and distortion
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What are sites of Metastasis for Nasal Cancer?
Lungs | LNs
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What are the staging tests performed for Nasal cancer?
Thoracic radiographs | FNA of LNs
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What is the treatment for Nasal cancer?
Radiation! Chemo: CHOP or Carboplatin is palliative NSAIDs
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What are the clinical signs of Thyroid cancer in dogs?
Dysphagia Dysphonia Horner's syndrome Hyperthyroidism
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How do you diagnose Thyroid cancer in a dog?
Ultrasound/CT scan FNA/cytology NO INCISIONAL BIOPSY!
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What staging tests do you perform on thyroid cancer in dogs?
``` Thoracic radiographs/ CT or MRI!!!! Scintigraphy FNA/Cytology of LNs Ultrasound abdomen MDB + T4 ```
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Where does Thyroid cancer metastasize to in dogs?
Lungs LNs Bones Abdomen
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What is the treatment for Canine Thyroid Tumor?
Surgery | If non resectable: Radiation
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What is the MST for canine Thyroid Tumors?
2-3 years
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What is the treatment for Feline Thyroid Tumors?
Surgery | Methimazole
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What is the most common tumor of the Bladder?
Transitional cell carcinoma
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What is the most common tumor of the urethra?
Transitional cell carcinoma
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What are the clinical signs for canine transitional cell carcinoma?
Hematuria Dysuria Stranguria Pollakiuria
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How do you diagnose canine TCC?
``` MDB Urinalysis + culture Abdominal imaging Radiographs Ultrasound bladder Cystoscopy ```
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Why do you not perform FNA on canine TCC?
tumor seeding
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How do you stage canine TCC?
Abdominal ultrasound/CT
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Where does canine TCC metastasize to?
LN | Lungs
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What is the treatment for canine TCC?
Surgery for apically located TCC Cystectomy Adjuvant Chemo: Piroxicam and Mitoxantrone
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Where does Prostatic cancer metastasize to?
Lungs LNs Bone
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What diagnostic tests should be perform for Prostatic cancer?
FNA Abdominal radiographs Ultrasound Chest radiographs or CT - Lung and bone mets
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What is the treatment for canine Prostatic cancer?
Piroxicam (NSAIDs) Radiation therapy Urethral stents
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What is the MST for canine prostatic cancer?
1-7 months with NSAIDs and Radiation | Radiation + chemo = 14-18months
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What mammary glands are most commonly affected with cancer in dogs?
Caudal (4,5)
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What diagnostic tests should be performed for Mammary gland tumors?
Thoracic and abdominal imaging
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Where do Mammary gland tumors metastasize to?
Lungs Liver Bone
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What is the treatment for Canine Mammary tumors?
``` Lumpectomy Mammectomy Mastectomy OHE recommended Chemo: Carboplatin + NSAIDs ```
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What factors are NOT prognostic for Canine Mammary tumors?
``` Number of tumors Glands involved Type of surgery Age breed weight ```
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Where do Feline Mammary gland tumors metastasize to?
``` LNs Lungs Pleura Liver Kidneys Adrenals ```
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What are the diagnostic and staging tests for feline Mammary gland tumors?
Thoracic and abdominal imaging | CT
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What is the treatment for Feline Mammary gland tumors?
Complete mastectomy OHE Chemo: Carboplatin and Piroxicam, Doxorubicin
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What is the MST for Feline Mammary gland tumors?
8 months - 3 years
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What is the most common Primary Pulmonary Mass in cats?
Adenocarcinoma
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Where do pulmonary pulmonary masses in dogs metastasize to?
Lung LN Bone Nervous system
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Where do primary pulmonary masses in cats metastasize to?
Digits
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What are the diagnostic tests for Primary pulmonary masses?
Thoracic Radiographs FNA/US Cytology CT scan
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What is the treatment for primary pulmonary masses?
Surgery for solitary lung tumors
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What is the MST for canine primary pulmonary masses?
13 months
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What is the prognosis for primary pulmonary tumors in cats?
115 days
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What is the treatment of choice for Metastatic pulmonary neoplasia?
Chemotherapy
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What are the diagnostic tests for Thymoma?
Thoracic radiographs US FNA Cytology Flow cytometry
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What is the treatment for Thymoma?
Surgery
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What is the MST for thymoma in dogs?
2.5months - 2years+
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What is the MST for thymoma in cats?
5 years
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What is the most common cardiac tumor in cats?
Lymphoma
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What is the treatment for Hemangiosarcoma in dogs?
Surgery: Pericardiectomy + resection Chemo: Doxorubicin
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What is the MST for Hemangiosarcoma in dogs?
1 month - 6 months
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What is the diagnostic approach for Hemangiosarcoma of the heart?
``` MDB ECG Echocardiogram US guided FNA Cardiac troponin I ```
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What cancers metastasize to the liver?
Lymphoma mast cell histiocytic sarcoma
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Are malignant tumors of the liver more common in dogs or cats?
dogs
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What are the diagnostic tests for Hepatobiliary neoplasia?
MDB Abdominal imaging Abdominal ultrasound - FNA CT scan
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What is the treatment for Hepatobiliary tumors?
surgery
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What is the prognosis for Hepatocellular carcinoma in cats?
Guarded to poor
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What are the diagnostic tests for GI c cancer?
``` MDB Abdominal radiographs contrast radiography Abdominal ultrasound Thoracic imaging for mets ```
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What is the most common SI tumor in dogs?
Lymphoma
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What is the treatment for Lymphoma in the SI of the dog?
Chemo
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What is the treatment for Carcinoma and Leiomyoma/Leimyosarcoma in the Si of dogs?
Surgery
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What is the most common SI tumor in cats?
Lymphoma
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What is the treatment for Lymphoma in the SI of the cats?
Chemo
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What is the treatment for Carcinoma and Leiomyoma/Leimyosarcoma in the Si of cats?
Surgery
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What are the most common tumors of the spleen in dogs?
Sarcomas
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What are the most common tumors of the spleen in cats?
Spleen
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How do you diagnose Splenic Hemangiosarcoma?
``` Abdominal Radiographs Abdominal ultrasound Thoracic radiographs Thoracic/Cardiac ultrasound Abdominocentesis FNA/Cytology ```
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Where does Splenic Hemangiosarcoma metastasize to?
Liver | Lungs
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What is the treatment for Splenic Hemangiosarcoma?
Stabilize! | Surgery
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What is the MST for Splenic Hemangiosarcoma with surgery?
1.5-3 months
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What is the MST for Splenic Hemangiosarcoma with surgery and chemo?
68 days - 200 days
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What is the protocol for chemotherapy with Splenic Hemangiosarcoma?
Doxorubicin + (Cyclophosphamide or Deracoxib) | Toceranib
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Where does Anal Sac Adenocarcinoma metastasize to?
LNs | Lungs
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What staging tests do you perform with Anal Sac Adenocarcinoma?
Thoracic and Abdominal Radiographs
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What is the treatment of choice for Anal Sac Adenocarcinoma?
Surgery Radiation Chemo: Carboplatin or toceranib
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What is the MST for Anal Sac Adenocarcinoma?
1-1.5 years