High-grade mastocytoma in a dog: case report

Abstract

Mastocytoma is one of the most malignant tumors diagnosed in dogs. Its cutaneous presentation is more frequent, especially in skin and subcutaneous tissue, more or less conjunctiva, salivary gland, nasopharynx, larynx, oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract and spine. This neoplasm has a varied and unpredictable biological code, and may present a single nodule of benign behavior up to multiple metastatic nodules. Among all forms of mastocytoma graduation, the high level of agreement is a low and high grade classification. For the definitive diagnosis and the best therapeutic conduction, the accomplishment of the histopathological examination. The treatment for the mastocytoma, will enter into the histopathological and the american medical clinic. Surgical excision is indicated for all mast cells and should be at least 3 cm in safety markings. Chemotherapy is indicated for grade II, III or high grade mastocytomas and may be used for the purpose of quit-reduction or as an adjunct to surgery. The prognosis will depend on the location, tumor number and presence of ulceration. The objective of this work was to report a case of high-grade mastocytoma in a dog, the history of a man with a human anatomy problem, with emphasis on histopathological findings and therapeutic conduction.