Surgery of the Ear - Neoplasm of the Pinna & External Ear Canal Flashcards
1
Q
What are some neoplasms that may be encountered in the ear
A
Ceruminous gland adenomas & adenocarcinoma
Sqamous cell carcinomas
Basal and Mast cell tumors
2
Q
Tumors of the [1] ear is most common but tumors of the [2] ear are clinically predominant
A
External
Middle & Inner
3
Q
Canine CG tumors are __
Feline CG tumors are __
A
Benign
Malignant
4
Q
The most common tumor of the pinna in cats is?
What is the cause?
A
SCC
Solar radiation in white older cats
5
Q
Older male cats will have what type of tumors and where
A
CG tumors of the ear canal
6
Q
SCC of the pinna is common in what species
A
Older white cats or cats with little pigmentation of the pinna
