Diagnosis and histopathologic prognostication of canine melanocytic neoplasms: A consensus of the Oncology-Pathology Working Group
Publication date
2022-12
Authors
Smedley, Rebecca C.
Bongiovanni, Laura
Bacmeister, Cynthia
Clifford, Craig A.
Christensen, Neil
Dreyfus, Jennifer M.
Gary, Joy M.
Pavuk, Alana
Rowland, Peter H.
Swanson, Christine
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Abstract
One of the primary objectives of the Oncology Pathology Working Group (OPWG) is for oncologists and pathologists to collaboratively generate consensus documents to standardize aspects of and provide guidelines for veterinary oncologic pathology. Consensus is established through review of relevant peer-reviewed literature relative to a subgroup's particular focus. In this article, the authors provide a critical review of the current literature for the diagnosis of, and histopathologic prognostication for, canine cutaneous and oral/lip melanocytic neoplasms, suggest guidelines for reporting, provide recommendations for clinical interpretation, and discuss future directions. This document represents the opinions of the working group and the authors and does not constitute a formal endorsement by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or the Veterinary Cancer Society.
Keywords
cancer, dogs, melanoma, oncology, pathology, prognosis, General Veterinary, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Citation
Smedley, R C, Bongiovanni, L, Bacmeister, C, Clifford, C A, Christensen, N, Dreyfus, J M, Gary, J M, Pavuk, A, Rowland, P H, Swanson, C, Tripp, C, Woods, J P & Bergman, P J 2022, 'Diagnosis and histopathologic prognostication of canine melanocytic neoplasms : A consensus of the Oncology-Pathology Working Group', Veterinary and Comparative Oncology, vol. 20, no. 4, pp. 739-751. https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.12827