Question
This middle-aged Labrador presents with this enlarging
cutaneous mass on her lateral-caudal thigh. What are the key steps in planning
definitive treatment of this tumour?
Answer
Initial fine needle aspirates or preferably incisional
biopsy should supply the information on the type of tumour present.
This should determine the amount of further staging required
and the margin of normal tissue to be excised around the tumour. Surgical
management in this area can be difficult due to the increased skin tension and
minimal subcutaneous tissue, so a clear surgical plan for excision and then
precise execution of the reconstruction is essential.
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