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Ramdass K, Lunardon T, Etzioni AL. An uncommon occurrence of bicavitary effusion due to mast cell neoplasia in a 12-year-old mixed breed dog. Vet Clin Pathol 2021; 50:593-596. [PMID: 34859469 DOI: 10.1111/vcp.13050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A case of bicavitary effusion affecting a 12-year-old female spayed mixed breed dog that was presented to Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine's Emergency Service for abdominal distension and vomiting. Upon physical exam, the patient exhibited signs of pain and sensitivity to touch and pain on abdominal palpation with a positive fluid wave. The patient also had dull mentation and increased respiratory effort with an abdominal component. On labwork, there was a leukocytosis characterized by a mature neutrophilia, monocytosis, and basophilia. A mild thrombocytopenia with low numbers of poorly granulated mast cells were also noted on peripheral blood smear review. Serum biochemistry revealed a mild azotemia and abnormal SNAP cPL test. The patient received a full abdominal ultrasound, which detected bicavitary effusion, hepatomegaly, and splenomegaly. Cytology of the cavitary effusions was moderately cellular with significant numbers of mast cells. The patient was euthanized following a tentative diagnosis of systemic mastocytosis. The clinical signs, in this case, are consistent with published data for systemic mastocytosis, which include organomegaly, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal signs, and hematologic abnormalities. However, this is the first report of bicavitary effusion due to presumed systemic mastocytosis.
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- Kris Ramdass
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Pathobiology, Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Pathobiology, Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, USA
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Evaluation of Histological, Immunohistochemical, Clinical and Genetic Prognostic Factors Associated with the Response of Canine Mast Cell Tumours to Glucocorticotherapy. J Comp Pathol 2018; 165:72-81. [PMID: 30502801 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2018.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Revised: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Mast cell tumours (MCTs) are one of the most frequent neoplasms in dogs. Glucocorticoids (GCs) are widely used in the management of this disease, although no guidelines for their use have been established. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation of MCT prognostic factors with measurable response to GCs. This retrospective study included 60 dogs treated with prednisone or prednisolone prior to surgical biopsy of MCT. Incisional or excisional biopsy was performed 7-14 days after initiation of GC therapy. Histopathology, immunohistochemical labelling for Ki67 and KITr, and polymerase chain reaction for the c-KIT gene were performed. Partial response occurred in 63.3% of cases (38/60), while 36.7% (22/60) did not respond. A response to GCs was correlated with lower stage of the disease, low histological grade, lower pattern of KITr expression and Ki67 score. Response to GCs was positively correlated with well-established favourable prognostic factors.
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Horta RS, Lavalle GE, Monteiro LN, Souza MCC, Cassali GD, Araújo RB. Assessment of Canine Mast Cell Tumor Mortality Risk Based on Clinical, Histologic, Immunohistochemical, and Molecular Features. Vet Pathol 2018; 55:212-223. [DOI: 10.1177/0300985817747325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Mast cell tumor (MCT) is a frequent cutaneous neoplasm in dogs that is heterogeneous in clinical presentation and biological behavior, with a variable potential for recurrence and metastasis. Accurate prediction of clinical outcomes has been challenging. The study objective was to develop a system for classification of canine MCT according to the mortality risk based on individual assessment of clinical, histologic, immunohistochemical, and molecular features. The study included 149 dogs with a histologic diagnosis of cutaneous or subcutaneous MCT. By univariate analysis, MCT metastasis and related death was significantly associated with clinical stage ( P < .0001, rP = –0.610), history of tumor recurrence ( P < .0001, rP = –0.550), Patnaik ( P < .0001, rP = –0.380) and Kiupel grades ( P < .0001, rP = –0.500), predominant organization of neoplastic cells ( P < .0001, rP = –0.452), mitotic count ( P < .0001, rP = –0.325), Ki-67 labeling index ( P < .0001, rP = –0.414), KITr pattern ( P = .02, rP = 0.207), and c-KIT mutational status ( P < .0001, rP = –0.356). By multivariate analysis with Cox proportional hazard model, only 2 features were independent predictors of overall survival: an amendment of the World Health Organization clinical staging system (hazard ratio [95% CI]: 1.824 [1.210-4.481]; P = .01) and a history of tumor recurrence (hazard ratio [95% CI]: 9.250 [2.158-23.268]; P < .001]. From these results, we propose an amendment of the WHO staging system, a method of risk analysis, and a suggested approach to clinical and laboratory evaluation of dogs with cutaneous MCT.
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- Department of Veterinary Clinics and Surgery, Veterinary School, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Comparative Pathology, Biological Science Institute, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Comparative Pathology, Biological Science Institute, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Clinics and Surgery, Veterinary School, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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Espadas I, Ricci E, McConnell F, Sanchez‐Masian D. MRI, CT and histopathological findings in a cat with hypovitaminosis A. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS 2017. [DOI: 10.1136/vetreccr-2017-000467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Irene Espadas
- Department of Clinical NeurologyInstitute of Veterinary ScienceUniversity of LiverpoolNestonWirralUK
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- Department of PathologyInstitute of Veterinary ScienceUniversity of LiverpoolNestonWirralUK
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- Department of Diagnostic ImagingInstitute of Veterinary ScienceUniversity of LiverpoolNestonWirralUK
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- Department of Clinical NeurologyInstitute of Veterinary ScienceUniversity of LiverpoolNestonWirralUK
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Pulz LH, Barra CN, Kleeb SR, Xavier JG, Catão-Dias JL, Sobral RA, Fukumasu H, Strefezzi RF. Increased expression of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 correlates with improved outcome in canine cutaneous mast cell tumours. Vet Comp Oncol 2016; 15:606-614. [PMID: 27041588 DOI: 10.1111/vco.12204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2015] [Accepted: 11/29/2015] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Canine mast cell tumour (MCT) is a biologically heterogeneous disease. The extracellular matrix degradation promoted by matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) has been studied in an attempt to elucidate the mechanisms involved in the biological behaviour of tumours. The aim of this study was to characterize the expression of MMP-2 and -9 and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase (TIMP)-1 and -2 in canine cutaneous MCTs and to evaluate their prognostic values. Immunohistochemical staining for MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-2 and TIMP-1 was performed in 46 canine cases of MCTs. TIMP-1 expression showed an independent prognostic value for post-surgical survival and disease-related mortality. Dogs with MCTs showing less than 22.9% mast cell TIMP-1 positivity were more prone to die because of the disease and had a shorter post-surgical survival. This article suggests the involvement of TIMP-1 in MCT progression, by contributing to a good outcome in patients with MCTs.
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- L H Pulz
- Departamento de Patologia, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.,Laboratório de Oncologia Comparada e Translacional, Faculdade de Zootecnia e Engenharia de Alimentos, Universidade de São Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil
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- Departamento de Patologia, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.,Laboratório de Oncologia Comparada e Translacional, Faculdade de Zootecnia e Engenharia de Alimentos, Universidade de São Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil
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- Universidade Metodista de São Paulo, São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
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- Universidade Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Patologia, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Onco Cane Veterinária, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Oncologia Comparada e Translacional, Faculdade de Zootecnia e Engenharia de Alimentos, Universidade de São Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Oncologia Comparada e Translacional, Faculdade de Zootecnia e Engenharia de Alimentos, Universidade de São Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil
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Salem SAM, Attia EAS, Osman WM, El Gendy MA. Skin tags: a link between lesional mast cell count/tryptase expression and obesity and dyslipidemia. Indian J Dermatol 2013; 58:240. [PMID: 23723485 PMCID: PMC3667297 DOI: 10.4103/0019-5154.110843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The etiology of skin tags (STs) is not fully understood. A relation to diabetes mellitus and obesity was suggested. Few studies of possible mast cells (MCs) involvement were reported. Tyrptase is a mast cell mediator and a potent fibroblast growth factor. It may provide a molecular link between mast cell activation and fibrosis. AIMS The aim was to assess clinical and laboratory findings in patients with STs, and the possible link between obesity, dyslipidemia, and lesional MC count/tryptase expression. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 20 patients with STs were subjected to clinical examination, estimation of body mass index (BMI), fasting blood glucose (FBG), postprandial blood glucose (PPBG), serum cholesterol and triglycerides, abdominal ultrasound for fatty liver assessment, in addition to study of MCs through staining for MC tryptase in two skin biopsies; lesional and nonlesional (control). RESULTS All patients showed abnormally high BMI and hypertriglyceridemia, with abnormal sonographic pattern in 15 patients (75%). STs number positively correlated with the age of patients. STs showed significantly higher MC counts and tryptase expression, compared with control skin (P < 0.001), with no correlation of the STs number or MC count with BMI, FBG, PPBG or serum cholesterol. Obese patients showed a significantly higher MC count than overweight and there was a positive correlation between MC count and serum triglycerides. Axilla and under breast STs showed a higher MC count compared with other sites. CONCLUSIONS STs seem to be related to obesity and hypertriglyceridemia. MCs with their tryptase are possibly involved in pathogenesis of STs. MC count is related to the associated factors; obesity and serum triglycerides. MC tryptase expression is a reliable method for accurate tissue MC counting.
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- From the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- From the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Cairo, Egypt
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Hyland JE, Sartin EA, Spangler EA. Pathology in practice. Splenic mast cell tumor with metastasis to the liver in a cat. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2013; 242:627-9. [PMID: 23402409 DOI: 10.2460/javma.242.5.627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Joanna E Hyland
- Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA.
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Blackwood L, Murphy S, Buracco P, De Vos JP, De Fornel-Thibaud P, Hirschberger J, Kessler M, Pastor J, Ponce F, Savary-Bataille K, Argyle DJ. European consensus document on mast cell tumours in dogs and cats. Vet Comp Oncol 2012; 10:e1-e29. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1476-5829.2012.00341.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- L. Blackwood
- Small Animal Teaching Hospital, The Leahurst Campus; University of Liverpool Chester High Road; Neston Wirral CH64 7TE UK
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- The Animal Health Trust; Suffolk CB8 7UU UK
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- Department of Animal Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine; University of Turin; Grugliasco (TO) Italy
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- “De Ottenhorst” Veterinary Oncology Referral Centre; Terneuzen The Netherlands
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- DESV Internal Medicine, Centre de Cancérologie Vétérinaire; Maisons-Alfort France
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- Medizinische Kleintierklinik Clinic for Small Animal Medicine, Center for Clinical Veterinary Medicine; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Veterinärstr; München Germany
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- Patología Médica Facultad de Veterinaria; Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona; Bellaterra Spain
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- VetAgro Sup; Université Lyon 1; Lyon France
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute; Easter Bush Midlothian EH25 9RG UK
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Strefezzi RDF, Kleeb SR, Xavier JG, Dias JLC. Avaliação da proliferação celular como indicador prognóstico para mastocitomas cutâneos caninos. PESQUISA VETERINARIA BRASILEIRA 2010. [DOI: 10.1590/s0100-736x2010000700009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o valor prognóstico de marcadores de proliferação celular em casos de mastocitomas cutâneos caninos. Vinte e três casos foram analisados quanto à expressão imuno-histoquímica de Ki67 e do Antígeno Nuclear de Proliferação Celular (PCNA), sendo subsequentemente acompanhados clinicamente. Observou-se que a expressão de Ki67 mantém relação negativa com a tradicional graduação histopatológica (p= 0,0418; p<0,05 entre os graus I e III), sendo um indicador confiável para o tempo de sobrevida pós-cirúrgica (p=0,0089). A imunoexpressão de PCNA, apesar de estar correlacionada à marcação por Ki67, não apresentou valores estatisticamente significantes na predição da mortalidade em função da doença e do tempo de sobrevida pós-cirúrgico. Os resultados obtidos confirmam que informações sobre a atividade proliferativa tumoral pela detecção imuno-histoquímica de Ki67 podem incrementar a classificação de mastocitomas cutâneos caninos quanto à malignidade.
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Lamm CG, Stern AW, Smith AJ, Cooper EJ, Ullom SW, Campbell GA. Disseminated cutaneous mast cell tumors with epitheliotropism and systemic mastocytosis in a domestic cat. J Vet Diagn Invest 2009; 21:710-5. [PMID: 19737771 DOI: 10.1177/104063870902100520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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A 15-year-old female domestic, medium-haired cat presented to the referring veterinarian with a 2-month history of multiple, raised, disseminated, nodular skin lesions. A biopsy of 1 of the lesions was submitted to the Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory for evaluation. Histologically, there were multiple dermal nodules composed of sheets of neoplastic round cells. Multifocally, the neoplastic cells formed multiple small clusters of 3 to 5 cells within the epidermis. Distinct cytoplasmic granules were evident within the neoplastic cells with toluidine blue and Giemsa stains. The neoplastic cells were immunoreactive for c-KIT and lacked immunoreactivity for cluster of differentiation 3 with immunohistochemistry. Based on these findings, multiple epitheliotropic cutaneous mast cell tumors were diagnosed. The cat's health declined rapidly despite aggressive treatment, and the animal was humanely euthanatized. A complete necropsy revealed sheets of similar neoplastic mast cells within the spleen, liver, and individual cells scattered within the bone marrow. Exon 11 of the c-KIT messenger RNA from 1 of the cutaneous masses and the spleen was amplified with reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, sequenced, and compared with the published c-KIT messenger RNA sequence from fetal cat tissues. The maximum identity was 100% for both tissue samples. To the authors' knowledge, the present report is the first to describe disseminated cutaneous mast cell tumors with epitheliotropism and systemic mastocytosis in a domestic cat.
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- Catherine G Lamm
- Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Stillwater, OK 74076, USA.
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Welle MM, Bley CR, Howard J, Rüfenacht S. Canine mast cell tumours: a review of the pathogenesis, clinical features, pathology and treatment. Vet Dermatol 2009; 19:321-39. [PMID: 18980632 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2008.00694.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Mast cells (MCs) are well known for their neoplastic transformation in solitary and multiple cutaneous mast cell tumours (MCTs), as well as visceral and systemic mastocytosis. Dogs have a unique risk of developing cutaneous MCTs, and they account for 7% to 21% of all canine skin tumours. The aetiology of canine MCTs is unknown but is probably multifactorial. This article reviews up-to-date knowledge on the pathogenesis, the clinical presentation, the clinical prognostic factors, the diagnostic workup including clinical staging, cytological findings, histological findings and the various grading systems which have been evaluated based on morphology, the assessment of proliferation markers and other factors such as vessel density. Furthermore, detailed information about current treatment protocols for canine cutaneous MCTs is provided.
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- Monika M Welle
- Institute of Animal Pathology, Vetsuisse Faculty and University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland.
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Hadzijusufovic E, Rebuzzi L, Gleixner KV, Ferenc V, Peter B, Kondo R, Gruze A, Kneidinger M, Krauth MT, Mayerhofer M, Samorapoompichit P, Greish K, Iyer AK, Pickl WF, Maeda H, Willmann M, Valent P. Targeting of heat-shock protein 32/heme oxygenase-1 in canine mastocytoma cells is associated with reduced growth and induction of apoptosis. Exp Hematol 2008; 36:1461-70. [PMID: 18723263 DOI: 10.1016/j.exphem.2008.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2007] [Revised: 06/02/2008] [Accepted: 06/03/2008] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Advanced mast cell (MC) neoplasms are usually resistant to conventional therapy. Therefore, current research focuses on new targets in neoplastic MC and development of respective targeted drugs. Mastocytomas in dogs often behave as aggressive tumors. We report that heat-shock protein 32 (Hsp32), also known as heme oxygenase-1, is a survival-enhancing molecule and new target in canine mastocytoma cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS As assessed by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction, Northern blotting, immunocytochemistry, and Western blotting, primary neoplastic dog MC, and the canine mastocytoma-derived cell line C2 expressed Hsp32 mRNA and the Hsp32 protein in a constitutive manner. RESULTS The KIT-targeting drug midostaurin inhibited expression of Hsp32, as well as survival in C2 cells. Confirming the functional role of Hsp32, the inhibitory effect of midostaurin on C2 cells was markedly reduced by the Hsp32-inductor hemin. Two pharmacologic Hsp32-inhibitors, styrene maleic-acid micelle-encapsulated ZnPP (SMA-ZnPP) and pegylated zinc-protoporphyrin (PEG-ZnPP) were applied. Both drugs were found to inhibit proliferation of C2 cells as well as growth of primary neoplastic canine MC. The growth-inhibitory effects of SMA-ZnPP and PEG-ZnPP were dose- and time-dependent (IC(50): 1-10 muM) and found to be associated with induction of apoptosis. CONCLUSIONS Hsp32 is an important survival factor and interesting new target in neoplastic canine MC. Trials with Hsp32-targeted drugs are now warranted to define the clinical efficacy of these drugs.
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- Emir Hadzijusufovic
- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, Clinic for Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Austria
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Karaca T, Arikan S, Kalender H, Yoruk M. Distribution and heterogeneity of mast cells in female reproductive tract and ovary on different days of the oestrus cycle in Angora goats. Reprod Domest Anim 2008; 43:451-6. [PMID: 18298406 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00934.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The physiological distribution of mast cells (MCs) in the reproductive tract and ovary of 12 Angora goats was determined using light microscopic histochemical techniques. Uterus (corpus uteri and cornu uteri), uterine cervix, uterine tubes (isthmus and ampulla) and ovary samples were obtained by laparatomy from groups of animals during metoestrus, dioestrus and proestrus (days 5, 10 and 16 of the oestrous cycle). Tissues were fixed in Mota's fixative (basic lead acetate) for 48 h and embedded in paraffin. Six-micrometre-thick sections were stained with toluidine blue in 1% aqueous solution at pH 1.0 for 5 min and alcian blue-Safranin at pH 1.0 for 30 min. MCs were generally associated with blood vessels in all reproductive organs. In the uterus, they were concentrated mainly in the close of the uterine gland and deep stroma in the endometrium. Higher MC numbers were observed by toluidine blue staining in the uterus, uterine cervix and uterine tubes on days 10 (corpus uterine: 4.7 +/- 3.8 and cornu uterine: 4.9 +/- 3.5) and 16 (corpus uterine: 5.9 +/- 4.5 and cornu uterine: 5.4 +/- 2.4) of the oestrous cycle compared with day 5 (p < 0.05). Mast cells were not observed in the follicles, the corpus luteum and the underside of the surface epithelium of the ovarian cortex, but were observed in the interstitial cortical stroma and the ovarian medulla. In the ovary, MC numbers were significantly higher on day 16 of the oestrous cycle (cortex: 3.4 +/- 2.4 and medulla: 5.7 +/- 4.5, p < 0.05). Safranin-positive connective tissue MCs were not observed in the uterine tube on any occasion. These results indicate oestrous cycle-related changes in the number and location of MCs in goat reproductive organs.
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- T Karaca
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Yuzuncu Yil, Kampüs, Turkey.
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Stanclift RM, Gilson SD. Evaluation of neoadjuvant prednisone administration and surgical excision in treatment of cutaneous mast cell tumors in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2008; 232:53-62. [DOI: 10.2460/javma.232.1.53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Sasai K, Katoh M, Fujita D, Yamashita M, Constantinoiu CC, Matsubayashi M, Tani H, Baba E. Monoclonal Antibodies for the Diagnosis of Canine Mastocytoma. Hybridoma (Larchmt) 2007; 26:162-7. [PMID: 17600498 DOI: 10.1089/hyb.2007.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Mastocytomas are the most common malignant neoplasm in the dog; they are more aggressive than the mast cell tumors of other species. Therefore, it is imperative to develop a highly sensitive and specific immunoassay for clinical diagnosis of canine mastocytoma. The production and characterization of new mouse monoclonal antibodies (MAb 9-3 and MAb 80) directed against canine mastocytoma are reported here. By immunohistochemistry using fresh frozen tissue of tissue impression smears, we observed that the antigen recognized by MAb 9-3 is expressed exclusively on the surface and cytoplasmic granules of canine mastocytoma but not on the mast cells in normal canine skin. MAb 80 did not compete for binding to mast cells in normal canine skin. Western blot assays performed with canine mastocytoma indicated that MAb 9-3 recognized the 74 kDa band, and MAb 80 recognized the 167 and 248 kDa bands. We studied the immunostaining pattern of impression smears with MAb 9-3 from 36 benign and malignant canine masses, including eight samples of mastocytoma that were positive and other tumor samples that were negative by MAb 9-3. This report for the first time precisely characterizes a monoclonal antibody specific for canine mastocytoma, facilitating clinical and molecular investigation of canine mastocytoma.
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- Kazumi Sasai
- Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Division of Veterinary Science, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, Japan.
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Preziosi R, Sarli G, Paltrinieri M. Multivariate Survival Analysis of Histological Parameters and Clinical Presentation in Canine Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumours. Vet Res Commun 2006; 31:287-96. [PMID: 17195927 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-006-3427-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/22/2005] [Indexed: 09/29/2022]
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The Patnaik histological grade is a good method for the prediction of long-term mast cell tumour behaviour but it is influenced by subjective inter-observer variations and intratumoral heterogeneity. The present study evaluated each of the histopathological parameters used to formulate Patnaik's grade in terms of prognosis and tested whether they have a different prognostic sensitivity, thereby disclosing which could be considered more useful in the prediction of tumour recurrence and patient survival. Clinical presentation (single or multiple tumours) was also considered as possible prognostic factor. The results demonstrated that individual histological criteria together with multiple presentation may be of value in predicting the outcome of mast cell tumours. Among these, invasiveness (beta1.85; standard error 1.15) and the number of mitotic figures (beta3.01; standard error 1.18) showed high prognostic significance (Cox proportional hazard regression for censored data; chi-squared = 15.52, degree of freedom = 6, p = 0.016) and could serve as reliable prognostic indicators avoiding more subjective parameters such as cellular differentiation, nuclear morphology and tumoural pattern.
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- R Preziosi
- Dipartimento di Sanitá Pubblica Veterinaria e Patologia Animale, Settore Patologia Generale ed Anatomia Patologica, Bologna, Italy
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Rebuzzi L, Willmann M, Sonneck K, Gleixner KV, Florian S, Kondo R, Mayerhofer M, Vales A, Gruze A, Pickl WF, Thalhammer JG, Valent P. Detection of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and VEGF receptors Flt-1 and KDR in canine mastocytoma cells. Vet Immunol Immunopathol 2006; 115:320-33. [PMID: 17196258 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetimm.2006.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2006] [Revised: 10/27/2006] [Accepted: 11/06/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a major regulator of angiogenesis and a potential autocrine growth factor for neoplastic cells in various malignancies. In the present study, we have investigated expression of VEGF and VEGF receptors in canine mastocytomas and the canine mastocytoma cell line C2. As assessed by immunostaining of tissue sections and cytospin slides, primary neoplastic mast cells (MC) and C2 cells were found to express the VEGF protein. In Northern blot and RT-PCR experiments, C2 cells expressed VEGF mRNA in a constitutive manner. VEGF mRNA expression in C2 cells was counteracted by LY294002 and rapamycin, suggesting involvement of the PI3-kinase/mTOR pathway. Moreover, C2 cells were found to express VEGF receptor-1 (Flt-1) and VEGF receptor-2 (KDR). However, recombinant VEGF failed to promote (3)H-thymidine uptake in C2 cells, and a neutralizing anti-VEGF antibody (bevacizumab) failed to downregulate spontaneous proliferation in these cells. In addition, rapamycin decreased the expression of VEGF in C2 cells at the mRNA and protein level without suppressing their proliferation. Together, canine mastocytoma cells express VEGF as well as VEGF receptors. However, despite co-expression of VEGF and its receptors, VEGF is not utilized as an autocrine growth regulator by canine mastocytoma cells.
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- Laura Rebuzzi
- Department for Small Animals and Horses, Clinic for Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Séguin B, Besancon MF, McCallan JL, Dewe LL, Tenwolde MC, Wong EK, Kent MS. Recurrence Rate, Clinical Outcome, and Cellular Proliferation: Indices as Prognostic Indicators after Incomplete Surgical Excision of Cutaneous Grade II Mast Cell Tumors: 28 Dogs (1994-2002). J Vet Intern Med 2006. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2006.tb01808.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Wright ZM, Chretin JD. Diagnosis and treatment of a feline oral mast cell tumor. J Feline Med Surg 2006; 8:285-9. [PMID: 16616568 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfms.2006.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/22/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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A cat was diagnosed with an oral mast cell tumor following incisional biopsy. The location of the tumor, possible metastasis, financial restraint and patient disposition severely limited therapeutic options. The patient was treated with six doses of 1-(2-chloroethyl)3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosurea (CCNU) and methylprednisolone acetate. Complete remission was obtained after the third dosing regimen. This is the first documented case of feline oral mast cell tumor and one of a small group of cats with various cancers to be responsive to CCNU treatment.
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- Zachary M Wright
- Small Animal Clinic, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, 4474 TAMU, College Station, TX, USA.
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Fulcher RP, Ludwig LL, Bergman PJ, Newman SJ, Simpson AM, Patnaik AK. Evaluation of a two-centimeter lateral surgical margin for excision of grade I and grade II cutaneous mast cell tumors in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2006; 228:210-5. [PMID: 16426187 DOI: 10.2460/javma.228.2.210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate completeness of excision and clinical outcome in dogs with cutaneous mast cell tumors (MCTs) excised with a lateral margin of 2 cm and a deep margin of 1 fascial plane. DESIGN Prospective study. ANIMALS 16 client-owned dogs with 1 or more cutaneous MCTs. PROCEDURE Excision of MCTs was performed with a 2-cm lateral margin and a deep margin of 1 fascial plane. Histologic tumor grading was performed; surgical margins were categorized as complete or incomplete. Follow-up information was obtained via repeat examination of the dogs by veterinarians or client-completed questionnaires. RESULTS 4 grade I and 19 grade II cutaneous MCTs were evaluated. Overall, 21 (91%) MCTs were completely excised; 2 grade II tumors had foci of mast cells at the 2-cm margin. Two dogs received adjunctive treatments following surgery. Follow-up information was available for all dogs (median follow-up period, 379 days; range, 51 to 538 days); no local recurrence was detected during this time. De novo MCTs were detected in 3 of 16 dogs at 37, 54, and 154 days after surgery. Via Kaplan-Meier analysis, median survival time and disease-free interval were both > 538 days (medians not yet reached). No prognostic variables were identified. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Excision with a 2-cm lateral margin and a deep margin of 1 fascial plane may result in satisfactory excision of grades I and II MCTs in dogs, with recurrence rates similar to those reported previously. Use of these margins may minimize complications associated with larger local tumor resection.
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- Ryan P Fulcher
- Department of Surgery, The Animal Medical Center, 510 E 62nd St, New York, NY 10021, USA
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Allan R, Halsey TR, Thompson KG. Splenic mast cell tumour and mastocytaemia in a cat: case study and literature review. N Z Vet J 2005; 48:117-21. [PMID: 16032136 DOI: 10.1080/00480169.2000.36176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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CASE An 11-year-old female domestic shorthaired cat presenting with clinical signs of depression, anorexia, weight loss, fever, anaemia and a mid-abdominal mass was referred for abdominal ultrasound examination. CLINICAL FINDINGS Ultrasonography of the abdomen identified a markedly enlarged spleen. Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy of the spleen revealed a uniform population of mast cells, 11% of which were observed to have phagocytosed erythrocytes. It is speculated that this may have been a contributing factor in the development of anaemia in this case. Mast cells were detected in a peripheral-blood smear and a diagnosis of systemic mastocytosis (splenic mast cell tumour together with mastocytaemia) was made. This diagnosis was subsequently confirmed by histopathology of the spleen. CONCLUSION Splenectomy and treatment with corticosteroids appears to have resulted in remission of clinical signs and anaemia. A reduction in the concentration of mast cells in the peripheral blood had not occurred 6 weeks postsplenectomy, but was evident by 10 months post-splenectomy.
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- R Allan
- Pathobiology Section, Institute of Veterinary Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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Sfiligoi G, Rassnick KM, Scarlett JM, Northrup NC, Gieger TL. Outcome of dogs with mast cell tumors in the inguinal or perineal region versus other cutaneous locations: 124 cases (1990?2001). J Am Vet Med Assoc 2005; 226:1368-74. [PMID: 15844431 DOI: 10.2460/javma.2005.226.1368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare clinical outcome of dogs with cutaneous mast cell tumors (MCTs) in the inguinal or perineal region with outcome for dogs with MCTs in other cutaneous locations. DESIGN Retrospective study. ANIMALS 37 dogs with MCTs in the inguinal or perineal region and 87 dogs with MCTs in other cutaneous locations. PROCEDURE Information obtained from the medical records included sex, breed, age, histologic grade of all tumors, number and location of all tumors, tumor size (ie, diameter of the tumor), completeness of surgical excision, treatments administered in addition to surgery, and outcome. In all dogs, the primary treatment consisted of surgical excision. RESULTS Disease-free interval and survival time for dogs with MCTs in the inguinal or perineal region were not significantly different from values for dogs with MCTs in other cutaneous locations. Dogs with incompletely excised tumors, dogs with grade III tumors, and dogs that received systemic treatment were 2, 2.5, and 4 times as likely, respectively, to have a relapse. Factors significantly associated with a shorter survival time were age > 8 years, metastatic disease at the time of initial diagnosis, and tumor relapse. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results of the present study suggest that dogs with MCTs in the inguinal or perineal region do not have a worse prognosis in regard to disease-free interval or survival time than do dogs with MCTs in other cutaneous locations. Treatment recommendations for dogs with cutaneous MCTs should be based on confirmed predictors of biological behavior, such as histologic grade and clinical stage.
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- Gabriella Sfiligoi
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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This article reviews the literature on mast cells and tumours derived from mast cells in the dog. Mast cells play a central role in inflammatory and immune reactions. Mast cells, normal and neoplastic, contain and release important biologically active substances: heparin, histamine, eosinophilic chemotactic factor and proteolytic enzymes. Mast cell tumours occur in the dog, particularly in the boxer and related breeds, in the skin and less frequently in the intestines. Cytology usually provides an accurate diagnosis, but histological examination adds further information concerning the histologic grade and the completeness of surgical therapy. Cutaneous mast cell tumours should be regarded as potentially malignant and therefore be removed widely (3 cm. margin). Local recurrence, regional and distant metastases together with paraneoplastic disorders may cause the death of the pet. Histologic grading (2 or 3 grades) and clinical staging together with kinetic parameters and breed (boxers have relatively benign tumours) are important prognostic parameters. Based on prognostic criteria, surgical treatment should be completed with adjuvant radiotherapy, corticosteroids and eventually with combined chemotherapy. A novel, promising therapy is the application of the receptor kinase inhibitor. The study of the pathogenesis of mast cell tumours received new impetus by the finding of mutations, deletions and duplications, in exons 11 and 12 of the C-kit oncogene. Further study of physiological and oncological aspects of mast cells are favoured by the availability of mast cells isolated from spontaneous mast cell tumours and of cultured cell lines.
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- W Misdorp
- Emeritus Professor of Veterinary Oncology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
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Waldemarin KCDA, Beletti ME, Costa LDF. Nuclear morphometry of neoplastic cells as a method for diagnosis of histiocytoma, mastocytoma and transmissible venereal tumor in dogs. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rti.2004.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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A 12-year-old neutered male Shar-Pei was presented to the North Carolina State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital cardiology service with a 2-week history of coughing and a 2-day history of lethargy and anorexia. Pleural effusion and a mediastinal mass were detected with thoracic radiographs. Ten mL of fluid were removed via thoracocentesis, and cytologic examination of the fluid revealed marked eosinophilic inflammation and few atypical mast cells. Mast cell neoplasia was suspected. Aspirates of the mediastinal mass, abdominal lymph nodes, and bone marrow contained similar pleomorphic mast cells and increased numbers of eosinophils. The dog was diagnosed with systemic (visceral) mastocytosis, a rare form of neoplasia in dogs, and was euthanized. These tumors carry a poor to grave prognosis and the etiology is uncertain.
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- Elizabeth Cowgill
- Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences, North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Raleigh 27606, USA.
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Lavalle G, Araújo R, Carneiro R, Pereira L. Punção aspirativa por agulha fina para diagnóstico de mastocitoma em cães. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2003. [DOI: 10.1590/s0102-09352003000400017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Ishiguro T, Kadosawa T, Takagi S, Kim G, Ohsaki T, Bosnakovski D, Okumura M, Fujinaga T. Relationship of disease progression and plasma histamine concentrations in 11 dogs with mast cell tumors. J Vet Intern Med 2003; 17:194-8. [PMID: 12683620 DOI: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2003.tb02433.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Plasma histamine concentrations (PHCs) were measured serially over 9 months or until death in 11 dogs with mast cell tumors (MCTs). Eight dogs had grossly visible disease and the other 3 dogs had microscopic disease. Initial PHCs in the dogs with gross disease were significantly higher than PHCs in healthy dogs (median, 0.73 ng/mL and 0.19 ng/mL respectively; P < .009), whereas initial PHCs in dogs with microscopic disease showed no difference from controls. Seven dogs subsequently had progressive increases in PHC, and developed hyperhistaminemia (median, 14.0 ng/mL; range, 5.11-30.1 ng/nL). These 7 dogs died from MCTs, and 1 had general weakness with rapid lysis of a large tumor burden after radiation therapy. PHCs of the other 4 dogs were less than 1 ng/mL during the study. These 4 dogs were still alive with adequate control of the tumor at the conclusion of the study. Four of the 11 dogs initially had gastrointestinal (G1) signs, which abated soon after administration of histamine-2 (H-2) blockers. No significant difference was found between PHCs in dogs with GI signs and those without GI signs (median, 0.86 ng/mL and 0.35 ng/mL. respectively). Thereafter, 7 dogs had serious GI complications for which H-2 blocker therapy was ineffective. PHCs in these 7 dogs were extremely high (median, 12.2 ng/mL; range, 3.42-30.1 ng/nL). Results of this study demonsrated that PHC was one factor related to disease progression, and indicated that marked hyperhistaminemia was associated with the GI signs refractory to H-2 blocker therapy in dogs with MCTs.
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- Taketo Ishiguro
- Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.
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Noviana D, Kono F, Nagakui Y, Shimizu H, Mamba K, Makimura S, Horii Y. Distribution and enzyme histochemical characterisation of mast cells in cats. THE HISTOCHEMICAL JOURNAL 2001; 33:597-603. [PMID: 12197667 DOI: 10.1023/a:1016324515108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Mast cells from 15 different cat organs were examined in terms of distribution and protease activity. The number of mast cells in each site was found to vary when visualised by metachromatic staining using Alcian Blue. Enzyme histochemical analysis revealed the existence of two subtypes of mast cells. These were categorised based on protease content, i.e. whether the mast cells contained chymase or tryptase. Tryptase-positive mast cells were clearly identifiable in every organ examined, whereas chymase-containing mast cells were predominantly observed in the ear (skin), tongue, spleen, and submucosa of the stomach and rectum. The chymase-reactive cells were not detected in the heart, or in the muscularis or serosa of the duodenum, jejunum, ileum or rectum. In addition, we suggest the existence of another subtype of mast cell containing both chymase and tryptase and localised within the ear (skin), tongue, spleen and submucosa of the rectum.
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- D Noviana
- Department of Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Internal Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Miyazaki University, Gakuen Kibanadai Nishi, Japan
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Séguin B, Leibman NF, Bregazzi VS, Ogilvie GK, Powers BE, Dernell WS, Fettman MJ, Withrow SJ. Clinical outcome of dogs with grade-II mast cell tumors treated with surgery alone: 55 cases (1996-1999). J Am Vet Med Assoc 2001; 218:1120-3. [PMID: 11318363 DOI: 10.2460/javma.2001.218.1120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine outcome for dogs with grade-II mast cell tumors treated with surgery alone. DESIGN Retrospective study. ANIMALS 55 dogs. PROCEDURES Medical records were examined, and signalment; location and size of tumor; staging status; dates of local recurrence, metastasis, death, or last follow-up examination; status of surgical margins; previous surgery; postoperative complications; and cause of death were recorded. Follow-up information was obtained via reexamination or telephone conversations with owners or referring veterinarians. Univariate analysis was performed to identify prognostic factors. RESULTS 60 tumors in 55 dogs were included. Median follow-up time was 540 days. Three (5%) mast cell tumors recurred locally; median time to local recurrence was 62 days. Six (11%) dogs developed another mast cell tumor at a different cutaneous location; median time to a different location was 240 days. Three (5%) dogs developed metastases; median time to metastasis was 158 days. Fourteen dogs died; 3 deaths were related to mast cell tumor, and 7 were unrelated. The relationship with mast cell tumor was not known for 4. Median survival times were 151, 841, and 827 days, respectively, for these 3 groups. Forty-six (84%) dogs were free of mast cell tumors during the study period. A reliable prognostic factor could not be identified. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results suggest that additional local treatment may not be required after complete excision of grade-II mast cell tumors and that most dogs do not require systemic treatment.
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- B Séguin
- Comparative Oncology Unit, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins 80523, USA
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Jaffe MH, Hosgood G, Kerwin SC, Hedlund CS, Taylor HW. Deionised water as an adjunct to surgery for the treatment of canine cutaneous mast cell tumours. J Small Anim Pract 2000; 41:7-11. [PMID: 10713976 DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2000.tb03128.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Medical records of 55 dogs with a diagnosis of cutaneous mast cell tumour were reviewed. Twenty-seven of the dogs were treated with surgery plus deionized water and the remaining 28 with surgery alone. A survival analysis was performed to determine whether deionized water, as an adjunct to surgery for cutaneous mast cell tumour, affected survival time or time to tumour recurrence. Dogs in which mast cell tumour recurred had a significantly shorter survival time compared with dogs with no recurrence (P = 0.05), regardless of the method of treatment. A significant negative association between tumour recurrence and method of treatment (P = 0.0097) and clinical stage (P = 0.0223) was observed. Dogs treated with surgery and deionized water had a significantly shorter time to recurrence of their mast cell tumour (P = 0.0113). Based on these results, deionized water does not appear to be beneficial in prolonging survival time or time to tumour recurrence for dogs with cutaneous mast cell tumours.
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- M H Jaffe
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge 70803, USA
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Takahashi T, Kadosawa T, Nagase M, Mochizuki M, Matsunaga S, Nishimura R, Sasaki N. Inhibitory effects of glucocorticoids on proliferation of canine mast cell tumor. J Vet Med Sci 1997; 59:995-1001. [PMID: 9409514 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.59.995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The inhibitory effect of glucocorticoids (GCs) on proliferation of canine mast cell tumor (MCT) was studied using two types of MCT cells; JuMC cells and LuMC cells derived from spontaneous canine cutaneous and intestinal MCT, respectively. In in vitro study, growth of JuMC cells was significantly inhibited with more than 1 nM GCs and apoptotic-like cell death was seen, while that of LuMC cells was never inhibited even with 10 microM GCs. Growth rate of masses in nude mice developed by inoculation of JuMC cells was reduced in a dose-dependent manner by administration of GC, while growth inhibition of masses developed by inoculation of LuMC cells was minimal with increasing GC doses. Competitive binding studies and Scatchard analysis demonstrated the presence of high-affinity, low capacity GC receptors in both JuMC and LuMC cells. Kd was estimated to be 1.30 nM in JuMC cells and 0.45 nM in LuMC cells, respectively. It is concluded that canine cutaneous MCT cells responded to GCs in vitro and in vivo, whereas intestinal MCT cells did not, though both types of cells had specific GC receptors.
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- T Takahashi
- Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Tokyo, Japan
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