Retrospective evaluation of lingual tumors in 42 dogs: 1999-2005.
In this retrospective study of 42 cases of lingual tumors in dogs, 27 (64%) were malignant, and 15 (36%) were benign. Median survival time for dogs with benign tumors was >1607 days, compared to 286 days for malignant tumors. Prognostic factors significantly associated with increased survival included complete histological margins (P=0.036), smaller tumor size (P=0.003), and benign tumor type (P=0.011). Smaller tumors were more likely to be completely resected (P=0.008) and were less likely to recur (P=0.001). Partial or subtotal glossectomies were performed in 13 cases. Short-term morbidity associated with glossectomy included ptyalism and dehiscence. Long-term morbidity included minor changes in eating and drinking habits.
Syrcle
Jason A
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Department of Surgery, Animal Medical Center, 510 East 62nd Street, New York, New York 10065, USA.
Bonczynski
Jennifer J
JJ
Monette
Sebastien
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Bergman
Philip J
PJ
D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000401:mortality* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D005927:Glossectomy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome