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| The use of chemicals to selectively destroy cancerous tissue. |
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| What is a lymphoma/lymphosarcoma? |
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| Colonal expansion of malignant lymphocytes in lymphoid tissues such as bone marrow, lymph nodes, and visceral organs. |
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| What percent of cats with lymphoma also have FeLV and/or FIV? |
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| What causes lymphoma in dogs? |
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| What is the remission rate for dogs and for cats on chemo for lymphoma? |
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| What is a contributing factor for mammary neoplasia? |
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Definition
| Hormonal influences on the mammary tissue. |
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| What percentage of mammary tumors are malignant in Queens and Bitches? |
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Definition
Queens: most are malignant.
Bitches: about 50% |
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| What is a mast cell tumor? |
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Definition
| Tumor arising from mast cells. |
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| What does a mast cell tumor usually look like? |
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Definition
| A dome shaped, alopecic mass. |
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| What secondary sign is often seen with mast cell tumors? |
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Definition
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| What type of tumor can mast cell tumors mimic? |
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| What is squamous cell carcinoma? |
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Definition
| Malignant tumor of squamous epithelium. |
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| What are 2 causes of squamous cell carcinomas? |
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Definition
| Lack of pigment (pink skinned animals), UV light/sun exposure. |
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| What 2 areas of the skin are most commonly effected with squamous cell carcinoma? |
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Definition
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| What are 3 clinical signs of squamous cell carcinoma? |
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Definition
| Ulcers, crusts or masses on the skin. |
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Definition
| Tumor of pigment producing cells. |
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| What are 4 signs related to oral melanomas? |
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Definition
| ptyalism, halitosis, dysphagia, and weight loss. |
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| What are 2 treatments for melanoma? |
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Definition
| Surgical excision and adjunctive radiation. |
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Definition
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| What causes papillomatosis? |
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Definition
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| When would surgery be attempted for papillomatosis? |
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Definition
| If it blocks the airway or causes dysphagia. |
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| What is a perianal gland tumor? |
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Definition
| Tumor of glands that encircle the anus. NOT THE ANAL GLANDS |
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| What are 3 treatments for perianal gland tumors? |
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Definition
| Castration, surgical excision, adjunctive radiation. |
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Term
| What is a sertoli cell tumor? |
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Definition
| Testicular tumors of the sertoli cells. |
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| What are 2 clinical signs of sertoli cell tumors? |
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Definition
| unilateral large testicles and feminization. |
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Definition
| Benign tumor of adipose tissue. |
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Definition
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| How are lipomas diagnosed? |
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Definition
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| When would surgery be preformed on a lipoma? |
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Definition
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| Tumor of the peridontal connective tissue. |
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| What are 4 clinical signs of an epulis? |
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Definition
| Can be asymptomatic, halitosis, dysphagia, ptyalism. |
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| What is the treatment for epuli? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Benign tumor of monocytes/macrophages/histeocytes. |
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| What does a histiocytoma look like? |
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Definition
| A small, strawberry colored, firm, alopecic mass. |
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| What type of dog is usually effected by histiocytomas? |
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