Tumours of the stomach

Jonathan Bray; Reto Neiger

doi:10.22233/9781905319749.15.4

British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 209 (2011); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781905319749.15.4

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Tumours of the stomach

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Authors: Jonathan Bray and Reto Neiger
From: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Oncology
Item: Chapter 15d, pp 209 - 211
DOI: 10.22233/9781905319749.15.4
Copyright: © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Publication Date: January 2011

Abstract

Neoplasia of the stomach in uncommon in the dog, accounting for <1% of all tumours. Most stomach tumours are malignant, and adenocarcinoma represents the majority of cases. This chapter looks at aetiology and predispositions; tumour behaviour; presentation and clinical signs; clinical signs; clinical approach; management; prognosis.

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Ultrasound image showing markedly thickened gastric mucosa and loss of the typical mucosal layer due to lymphoma in a 10-year-old Labrador Retriever. (Courtesy of P Mantis) © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association

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15.20 Ultrasound image showing markedly thickened gastric mucosa and loss of the typical mucosal layer due to lymphoma in a 10-year-old Labrador Retriever. (Courtesy of P Mantis)

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(a) Endoscopic view of a gastric mass shown by biopsy to be a plasmacytoma. (Reproduced from BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology, 2nd edn ) (b) Endoscopic view of a gastric adenocarcinoma. (Courtesy of E Hall) © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association

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15.21 (a) Endoscopic view of a gastric mass shown by biopsy to be a plasmacytoma. (Reproduced from BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology, 2nd edn ) (b) Endoscopic view of a gastric adenocarcinoma. (Courtesy of E Hall)