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Dog Neoplasia"Dog Neoplasia is due to skin cells that grow in a way that either blocks the ear canal or forms a tumor. Treatment involves surgical removal with an excellent prognosis for a full recovery." Canine Neoplasia is an abnormal mass of tissue, the growth of which exceeds and is uncoordinated with that of the normal tissues, and persists in the same excessive manner after cessation of the stimulus which evoked the change. In other words, it is a collection of cells that are either growing in the form of a tumor or on the surface of another organ. When a neoplasia blocks the ear canal, it results in a condition called otitis externa. Symptoms of Canine NeoplasiaCommon symptoms include head shaking and itchy ears (pruritus).DiagnosisYour veterinarian will examine the ear canal using a device called a otoscope (Otoscopic examination). A general anaesthetic may be necessary for good visualisation. The Neoplasm has a space-occupying type appearance and may require a biopsy to distinguish it from other possible causes.Ceruminous gland adenomas or adenocarcinomas are the most common otic neoplasms. When examining the ear canal, your veterinarian may see small, pink, well-circumscribed, often ulcerated lesions. Treatment of Canine NeoplasiaThe cells or tumor that is blocking the ear canal will need to be surgically removed. After removal symptoms will disappear and your dog will be considered cured.SourcesPathophysiology of Otitis ExternaR. Müller Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen, Germay The Patient with Otitis Externa R. S. Mueller Department of Clinical Sciences Coll. of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO, USA From Dog Neoplasia to More on Canine Ear Problems Dog Health Guide Home
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