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BRAF mutation testing for canine transitional cell carcinoma and prostatic carcinoma
There’s no point fighting against progress. Although this might reduce our sonography workload, I think it’s worth publicising this new urine test for canine bladder/urethra/prostate cancer (TCC or PC) because it looks like a real step forward. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0144170 There is a recent review of practical application of the test here: http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/urine-luck-new-test-canine-bladder-and-prostate-cancer?pageID=2 … Continue reading
Some unusual bladder tumours in dogs
Transitional cell carcinomas are the commonest bladder neoplasm of dogs. However they only account for 70% of the total. Moreover, it’s important not to assume that all bladder tumours are TCCs since that may discourage partial cystectomy in situations where it may prove beneficial. This lesion in an 8 year old dog was found on … Continue reading
Ultrasound-guided biopsy of a bladder mass in a dog
This is an ominous-looking bladder mass in a bitch: trigonal site, heterogeneous echogenicity and bladder wall invasion are all portents of potential malignancy. Athough a transitional carcinoma looks extremely likely, it would be good to have histological confirmation before making a definitive plan of action. The obvious issue is that percutaneous needle biopsy carries some … Continue reading
Ultrasonography of canine bladder wall masses
Now, this is a common problem. Dogs with dysuria and/or haematuria. You perform a full abdominal ultrasonogram and, behold! – an apparent soft tissue mass in the bladder. So, what is it? An FNA is generally regarded as being inadvisable since transitional cell carcinomas may seed along the needle line. Cystoscopy is certainly an option … Continue reading
