Canine lung carcinoma-A descriptive review
Aleksandra Marcinowska1,2, Rodrigo Dos Santos Horta3, Felisbina Queiroga4,5
1University Centre of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agriculture Kraków, Kraków, Poland.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
|February 4, 2025
Summary
Primary lung cancer in dogs is rare but can cause coughing. Surgical removal offers the best prognosis, while other treatments
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Oncology
- Canine Pathology
Background:
- Primary lung cancer is an uncommon malignancy in dogs, representing approximately 1% of all canine tumors.
- Clinical presentations vary from asymptomatic cases to chronic cough and dyspnea.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of primary lung carcinoma in dogs.
- To discuss etiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and prognosis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of primary lung carcinoma in canine patients.
- Synthesis of information on diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
Main Results:
- Surgical excision of the primary tumor and regional lymph nodes is the preferred treatment.
- Prognosis is favorable for early-stage (T1) tumors with potential for 2-year survival.
- Advanced metastatic disease carries a very poor prognosis.
Conclusions:
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for improving outcomes in canine lung cancer.
- Further research is needed to clarify the role of adjuvant therapies like chemotherapy and radiation.
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