Canine osteosarcoma - review

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Carlos Roberto Daleck
Claudia Sampaio Fonseca
Júlio Carlos Canola

Abstract

Osteosarcoma or osteogenic sarcoma is the most common primary bone tumor in dogs. Several therapeutic approaches have been developed in order to improve the animals' quality of life. This review article presents to the small animal practitioner, concepts on biologic behavior, diagnosis, treatment options and prognostic considerations involved with the tumor.

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DALECK, C. R.; FONSECA, C. S.; CANOLA, J. C. Canine osteosarcoma - review. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, v. 5, n. 3, p. 233-242, 1 Dec. 2002.
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SMALL ANIMALS