Oropharyngeal Neoplasia in the Dog and Cat

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  • Richard Walshaw
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Incidence: Oropharyngeal neoplasia accounts for approximately 6% of canine and 3% of feline cancers. The annual incidence is approximately 20 cases per 100,000 dogs and 11 cases per 100,000 cats. It is more common in the dog than any other species. Older animals (8 – 12 years) are more commonly affected. Oropharyngeal neoplasia has a wide distribution among canine breeds, however, it is commonly found in the Golden retriever breed, with its high cancer risk.

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تاریخ انتشار 2010