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Developing and testing prognostic bio-scoring systems for canine mammary gland carcinomas
Karin U Sorenmo1,2, Amy C Durham2,3, Veronica Kristiansen4
1Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Veterinary and Comparative Oncology
|May 18, 2019
Summary
Two new bio-scoring systems were developed to predict metastasis in canine mammary carcinomas (CMC). The refined flexible scoring (RFS) system demonstrated superior prognostication for metastasis risk compared to the multivariate scoring (MVS) system.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Oncology
- Comparative Pathology
- Canine Cancer Research
Background:
- Canine mammary carcinomas (CMC) exhibit diverse histopathological subtypes and behaviors.
- Prognostic factors like stage, grade, and invasion are known, but their interactions are less understood.
- Predicting outcomes in CMC requires comprehensive assessment tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate novel bio-scoring systems for canine mammary carcinomas.
- To assess the predictive value of these systems for metastasis.
- To improve prognostic accuracy in canine mammary cancer patients.
Main Methods:
- Clinical and histopathological data from 127 dogs with mammary carcinomas were analyzed.
- Two bio-scoring systems were developed: Multivariate Scoring (MVS) and Refined Flexible Scoring (RFS).
- Time to primary metastasis was the primary endpoint, with standardized staging and follow-up.
Main Results:
- Both MVS and RFS systems showed a worsening prognosis with increasing bio-scores.
- The RFS system provided a more distinct separation between high-risk and low-risk groups for metastasis.
- Median metastasis-free survival varied significantly based on bio-scores in both systems.
Conclusions:
- The developed bio-scoring systems offer valuable prognostic information for canine mammary carcinomas.
- The Refined Flexible Scoring (RFS) system appears superior for predicting metastasis risk in CMC.
- These tools can aid in clinical decision-making and patient management for canine mammary cancer.
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