Surgically induced tumor seeding in eight dogs and two cats.

摘要: Surgically induced tumor seeding was diagnosed in 8 dogs and 2 cats. All animals had histologic confirmation of neoplasia an unusual location or pattern, a history surgical manipulation similar histologic-type at the site seeding. Highly malignant carcinomas (8/10 animals) were most common type. Seeding occurred secondary to variety procedures face various adjuvant therapies. Seeded tumors recognized from 30 weeks after causal procedure (median, 6 weeks). Survival times ranged 15 131 45 weeks) 10 died euthanatized because seeded tumors.