Skin/Cutaneous LSA Flashcards
Which T-cell subtype is malignant in canine epitheliotropic T-cell LSA?
CD8
What is Sezary syndrome?
cutaneous T-cell LSA with peripherally circulating malignant T-cells
Papillomavirus causes destabilization of p53 by what viral protein?
E6
Papillomavirus protein E7 inhibits which molecule?
Rb
What is the typical appearance of a feline basal cell carcinoma?
small pigmented mass often located on head or neck
What is the causative agent of feline fibropapillomas and equine sarcoids?
Bovine papillomavirus
Definition of SCC in situ?
carcinoma that has not yet penetrated basement membrane
What is the difference between Bowen’s carcinoma and actinic keratosis?
Bowen’s - multiple SCC in situ that develop unrelated to UV exposure
Actinic keratosis - SCC in situ that develop due to UV exposure
CR rate of feline nasal SCC treated with intralesional carbo/sterile sesame oil?
73%
55% 1 year PFS
T/F: Canine nasal planum SCC is RT responsive.
False
Which is highly metastatic?
- malignant trichoepithelioma
- pilomatricoma
- basal cell carcinoma
- infundibular keratinizing acanthoma
- trichoblastoma
malignant trichoepithelioma - LN and lungs
What is typical behavior of apocrine gland carcinomas?
local invasion common, distant metastasis rate is low
Renal cystadenocarcinoma and nodular dermatofibrosis is caused by mutation in what gene?
Follicular gene
Birt-Hogg-Dube - BHD
What is the treatment of choice for RCND?
None exists
Most die within 3 years of detection
T/F: Basal cell carcinoma is low grade in dogs.
True
Sr90 for feline SCC in situ results in survival times of ____?
> 3000 days (8.2 years)
What paraneoplastic syndrome has been reported in cats with cutaneous SCC?
HyperCa
What is the tx of choice for ceruminous gland ACA?
TECA and lateral bulla osteotomy