Transmissible venereal tumor in dogs: a retrospective study of 127 cases (1998-2000)

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Claudia Valéria Seullner Brandão
Alessandra Gonçalves Borges
José Joaquin Titton Ranzani
Sheila Canevese Rahal
Carlos Roberto Teixeira
Noeme Sousa Rocha

Abstract

One hundred and twenty seven cases of naturally occurring transmissible venereal tumor were included in a retrospective study. Breed, age, sex, tumor site, metastasis, recurrence and response to treatment were studied. The highest prevalence was found in mongrel dogs, German Shepherds and Boxers. The primary site was the external genitalia, followed by the cutaneous and nasal presentations. Seventy cases were treated with vincristine sulfate, fourteen with chemotherapy associated with cauterization, two with chemotherapy and surgical excision and three with surgical excision. Vincristine sulfate was effective, resulting in complete regression in most animals.

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BRANDÃO, C. V. S.; BORGES, A. G.; RANZANI, J. J. T.; RAHAL, S. C.; TEIXEIRA, C. R.; ROCHA, N. S. Transmissible venereal tumor in dogs: a retrospective study of 127 cases (1998-2000). Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, v. 5, n. 1, p. 25-31, 1 Jan. 2002.
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SMALL ANIMALS CLINIC AND SURGERY