Abstract
The diversity of neoplasms observed in dogs can vary geographically depending on individual susceptibility, the habitat of the animals, and environmental characteristics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiological aspects of neoplasms in dogs treated at the Veterinary Hospital of the State University of Maranhão from 2008 to 2015. We studied the medical records of 1089 dogs affected by neoplasms and treated at a hospital during the period of study, relating to the casuistry with their breed, age, sex and origin. The present study included 764 cases that were confirmed through cytopathology. The most prevalent tumors were transmissible venereal tumors (TVT) (20.17%), adenocarcinoma of the mammary gland (19.53%), mixed malignant tumor of the mammary gland (18.63%), mast cell tumor (11.31%), and mammary carcinoma (6.42%). Females with a mean age of 9.2 years were the most affected, as were SRDs, Poodles, American Pitbulls, and Dobermann Pinschers. According to the cytomorphogenetic classification, the round cell tumors were the most prevalent, with values close to those of epithelial, followed by mixed and mesenchymal cells.
Highlights
IntroductionNeoplasm is a word of Greek origin that means new formation, where local proliferation of atypical and anaplastic cells occurs without apparent cause, leading to rapid, Research, Society and Development, v
We studied the medical records of 1089 dogs affected by neoplasms and treated at a hospital during the period of study, relating to the casuistry with their breed, age, sex and origin
Of the 764 dogs diagnosed with unique types of neoplasia, 13 had more than one type of tumor patterns, so the total number of cases increased to 778
Summary
Neoplasm is a word of Greek origin that means new formation, where local proliferation of atypical and anaplastic cells occurs without apparent cause, leading to rapid, Research, Society and Development, v. Neoplasms are commonly known as tumors and when malignant are called cancer. Oncology is the medical specialty responsible for the study of benign and malignant neoplasms (Tavera, 2004). The incidence of tumors in dogs has increased considerably. According to Withrow (2007), 45% of dogs over 10 years old die due to cancer and its complications. This pattern implies that tumors are the primary cause of death, especially in pets because of their increased longevity
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