Canine mast cell tumours: decision-making and treatment

Canine mast cell tumours: decision-making and treatment

Mast cell tumours (MCTs) are common tumours in dogs. They mainly affect the skin, although they can affect other tissues and organs. In recent years, there have been significant advances in predicting skin MCT behaviour and treatment, including the licensing of two tyrosine kinase inhibitors for the...

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Published in:In practice (London 1979) Vol. 37; no. 7; pp. 315 - 332
Main Authors: Warland, James, Brioschi, Valentina, Owen, Laura, Dobson, Jane
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: London BMJ Publishing Group Limited 01-07-2015
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
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Decision making
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Summary:Mast cell tumours (MCTs) are common tumours in dogs. They mainly affect the skin, although they can affect other tissues and organs. In recent years, there have been significant advances in predicting skin MCT behaviour and treatment, including the licensing of two tyrosine kinase inhibitors for the treatment of this condition. This article focuses on skin (cutaneous and subcutaneous) MCTs. It summarises current understanding of MCT behaviour, prognosis and treatment, with a particular focus on treatment decision-making.
ISSN:0263-841X
2042-7689
DOI:10.1136/inp.h3440