Diagnosis and Management of Mast Cell Tumor in a Dog
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Date
2018
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TANUVAS
Abstract
A male dog was presented with history of non-healing wound in caudal part of scrotal skin with intense itching, intermittent
vomiting and diarrhoea for past three months. Hard mass with ulcerative surface in scrotal skin and erythematic patches
adjacent areas over the skin covering of thigh, penis and prepuce were observed. Fine needle aspiration biopsy revealed
round tumor cells with cytoplasmic metachromatic granules. No metastasis of tumor in the body regions. Chemotherapy
protocol was followed using Inj. Vinblastine, Tab. Prednisolone and Tab. Ranitidine. Periodical hemato-biochemical evaluations
were done at fortnight interval to monitor any side effects. Animal recovered uneventfully after treatment.
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TNV_PLVT_2018_19(2)426-427
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Veterinary Science