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Spinal neoplasms in small animals.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20732598     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Tumors arising from or involving the spinal cord are important considerations in animals presented for pain and limb dysfunction. Clinical signs of spinal cord dysfunction, however, are not pathognomic for neoplastic disease in most instances. Advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) often accurately identifies the location and extent of abnormalities. Although some spinal neoplasms have a characteristic appearance with MRI, in other instances the abnormalities may not be readily discernable as neoplastic. Histologic diagnosis, therefore, is imperative to provide information regarding potential treatment modalities and prognosis. Histologic diagnosis is most commonly performed following surgical biopsy and is often performed in combination with surgical removal.
Authors:
Rodney S Bagley
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice     Volume:  40     ISSN:  1878-1306     ISO Abbreviation:  Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. Pract.     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-24     Completed Date:  2010-11-24     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7809942     Medline TA:  Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  915-27     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Neurology and Neurosurgery, Department of Clinical Sciences, Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1600 South 16th street, Ames, IA 50011-1250, USA. rsbagley@iastate.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Cat Diseases / diagnosis*,  therapy*
Cats
Dog Diseases / diagnosis*,  therapy*
Dogs
Female
Male
Prognosis
Spinal Neoplasms / diagnosis,  therapy,  veterinary*
Treatment Outcome

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