Principles and Applications of Medical Oncology in Exotic Animals

Autor: Harrison, Tara Myers, Kitchell, Barbara E.
Zdroj: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice; 20240101, Issue: Preprints
Abstrakt: Diagnoses of neoplasia in exotic animals have historically been made at death or just before euthanasia. Routine physical examinations are enabling early diagnosis while accessibility and affordability of advanced diagnostics are improving. With increasing expectations for care, treatment options are more frequently explored. Numerous oncologic medications have been adopted from human and small animal medicine and successfully used in exotic animals. Although there is a need for extended research, this article evaluates which medications have been used thus far for treatment protocols in zoologic and exotic animal species.
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