Periocular Neoplasia in the Horse

• Autores: Krista Estell
• Localización: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice: Equine Practice, ISSN-e 0749-0739, Vol. 33, Nº. 3, 2017, págs. 551-562
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Response to therapy is more likely to be achieved when the lesion is small.

    The “wait-and-see” approach is outdated and can be harmful.

    Benign does not mean that a tumor is not fatal.

    “Benign” tumors, such as sarcoids, can be locally aggressive and may compromise vision and quality of life. Squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma can be locally aggressive and may metastasize to distant organs.

    Treatments should be proven, effective, and safe.

    Controlled prospective studies and clinical trials are the next step in researching new developments in the treatment of neoplasia.