Small Animal Topic

Bone Tumors in Cats and Dogs

...grade (i.e., osteosarcoma and chondrosarcoma), whether the surgical margins are free of tumor cells (for limb-sparing surgery), and whether the tumor has spread to a regional lymph node. Figure 5...
Small Animal Topic

Lung Lobe Tumors

...longer when the tumor is smaller or located on the periphery of the lung lobe (15–17.5 months), when the lymph nodes are small (20 months) and when the tumor can...
Small Animal Topic

Chylothorax

...material into an intestinal lymphatic vessel or lymph node to allow for the delineation of TD anatomy and confirm TDL after surgery (lymphangiography, Figure 2). Another technique that has shown...
Large Animal Topic

Colic in Adult Cattle

...identified via right flank laparotomy with severe compromise of the cecal apex. (Picture courtesy of Marie-Eve Fecteau, DVM, DACVIM) Gastrointestinal: Traumatic reticuloperitonitis Abomasal displacement or volvulus Small intestinal obstructions Hemorrhagic...
Small Animal Topic

Glossectomy

...further diagnostic investigation may include: Advanced imaging of the head to better understand the extent of the tumor and determine if other local structures are affected Regional lymph node aspirates...
Small Animal Topic

Oral Tumors

...salivation and/or sanguinous (i.e., bloody) oral discharge Facial swelling/ asymmetry Enlarged cervical lymph nodes Difficulty in chewing food or opening mouth Dropping food from mouth Visible mass Loose teeth (especially...
Large Animal Topic

Granulosa Cell Tumors of the Equine Ovary

...procedure in order to decrease the fill of her gastrointestinal tract. This approach is advantageous because it allows the surgeon to have better access to the ovary and blood supply...