Squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal planum in cats and dogs.
The purpose of this article is to review the therapeutic options available for the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal planum in cats and dogs. The techniques of complete and partial nasal planum resection in the cat are described in detail. Surgical treatment offers the greatest chance of cure, although several options are available for early, less invasive lesions.
Thomson
Maurine
M
Queensland Veterinary Specialists, Queensland, Australia. majthomson@optusnet.com.au
D000818:Animals; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000662:veterinary; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000662:veterinary