A retrospective study on prophylactic regional lymphadenectomy versus nodal observation only in the management of dogs with stage I, completely resected, low-grade cutaneous mast cell tumors

A retrospective study on prophylactic regional lymphadenectomy versus nodal observation only in the management of dogs with stage I, completely resected, low-grade cutaneous mast cell tumors

Abstract Background While lymphadenectomy of metastatic lymph nodes (LNs) has been associated with improved outcome, the clinical utility of prophylactic lymphadenectomy in dogs with stage I cutaneous mast cell tumors (cMCTs) remains a controversial topic. To assess the therapeutic role of lymphaden...

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Main Authors: Silvia Sabattini, Matti Kiupel, Riccardo Finotello, Damiano Stefanello, Eugenio Faroni, Walter Bertazzolo, Ugo Bonfanti, Antonella Rigillo, Sara Del Magno, Armando Foglia, Luca Aresu, Matteo Gambini, Mario Caniatti, Laura Marconato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Canine
Lymphadenectomy
Mast cell tumor
Observation
Stage I
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-03043-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-03043-0

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