Hi everyone,

I posted to alt.med.veterinary too, but figured I may hit some
different folks here.

Franklin had a small (pea sized) tumor on the skin of his throat. It
was removed yesterday, along with wide margins.

I'm going to type the 2 biopsy reports here. One was from a FNA, the
other from a "wedge" of the tumor we took a bit over a week ago.
Earlier this year he had a benign fibroma removed from next to his
eye, on the same side of the body as this tumor. He has also had a
lipoma removed from the opposite side of his body, on his side, a few
years ago.

If anyone has any insight into these findings, it's appreciated. We
expect "final" biopsy results on Thursday or Friday, and hold our
breath until then. The vet said things looked good when he cut, with
no "ugly" tissue, so that's pretty good so far.

Thanks in advance for any information or constructive opinions.


Report #1 - Cytology
Microscopic Description: 2 smears from skin mass. Cellularity is low
to moedrate consisting of neutrophils, lymphocytes, and macrophages
admixed with a population of spindle cells and lysed cells. The
spindle cells have a moderate amount of basophilic cytoplasm. The
nuclei are round with small nucleoli.

Microscopic Findings: Mild Mixed inflammation with a spindle cell
proliferation.

Comment: A mild inflammatory process is present with no etologic
agents seen. The spindle cells are a concern, although they exhibit
mild to moderate atypia an associated spindle cell tumor cannot be
excluded. Tissue biopsy is recommended on this mass especially if
clinically the mass appears infiltrative.
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Report #2 - Biopsy

Microscopic Description:

This specimen represents skin with a raised diffuse area of mixed
chronic inflammation expanding the dermis. Lymphocytes, plasma cells,
neutrophils and macrophages are identified. The epithelium of several
follicles and the epidermis is invaded by small lymphocytes in some
fields. Mitotic activity is not seen.

Microscopic Findings:
PROLIFERATIVE DERMATITIS WITH ATYPICAL LYMPHOID INFILTRATES, SKIN OF
VENTRAL NECK

Comment:
Overall morphology is consistent with a chronic inflammatory process,
however if other similar lesions develop, the possibility of
epiltheliotropic lymphosarcoma should be considered as a differential.
Follow-up evaluations are advised.

We would appreciate knowing the outcome of this interesting case.
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Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

"Janet B" wrote in message
...
Hi everyone,

I posted to alt.med.veterinary too, but figured I may hit some
different folks here.



I have no insight or knowledge, but do have a question.
I have heard anecdotally that Flat Coats are predisposed to several types of
cancer- is this something that worries you?
Has the breed club done any sort of studies- maybe they have a specialist on
retainer who is familiar with these things?

Good luck with Franklin's findings- will be interested to hear what their
final conclusion is.


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Toni
http://www.irish-wolfhounds.com

On Tue, 11 Jul 2006 11:33:19 -0400, "Toni" , clicked
their heels and said:

I have no insight or knowledge, but do have a question.
I have heard anecdotally that Flat Coats are predisposed to several types of
cancer- is this something that worries you?

OMG yes! No lump goes uninvestigated. I had a FCR "wannabe" - she
was a found dog who fit the bill for an FCR, but we'd never know. She
had maligant mast cell cancer at the approximate age of 5.

Has the breed club done any sort of studies- maybe they have a specialist on
retainer who is familiar with these things?

Several studies are going on and we've given blood to everybody who
has asked.

Good luck with Franklin's findings- will be interested to hear what their
final conclusion is.

Thanks - me too. This has been incredibly frustrating and the tumor
was too small for the FCR studies (good and bad - I caught whatever
fast, but not enough tissue for the studies).

--
Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

Rocky wrote:
said in rec.pets.dogs.health:

I've notice my 5 months old dog is having whitish urine
these few days. Is it anything of concern? What could be
the cause?

Possibly an infection. What does your vet say?

--
--Matt. Rocky's a Dog.


I haven't brought him to see a vet yet. I probably will tomorrow. He's
been peeing a little here and there. And my daughter saw him peeing a
little when he's belly up. How weird!
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