Mass removal
Excision of masses refers to the surgical removal of cysts, tumors or other tissue masses. Veterinary surgeons have the capability to remove tissue masses from most parts of the body. Local or general anesthesia may be used. The surgeon makes an incision in the skin over the location of the mass.
Removing a skin mass is usually a simple procedure. Your veterinarian will make an incision through the skin, extending around the mass. Often some normal skin is removed with the mass – this ensures that any microscopic tumor cells surrounding the mass have been removed.
A tumor is a mass or group of abnormal cells that form in the body. If you have a tumor, it isn’t necessarily cancer. Many tumors are benign (not cancerous). Tumors can form throughout the body
Benign tumors are those that stay in their primary location without invading other sites of the body. They do not spread to local structures or to distant parts of the body. Benign tumors tend to grow slowly and have distinct borders. Benign tumors are not usually problematic.
Can you diagnose without a biopsy? The short answer is no. While imaging and blood draws can show suspicious areas or levels, removing tissue and studying it is the only way to diagnose cancer 100%.
In most cases, doctors need to do a biopsy to be certain that you have cancer. A biopsy is a procedure in which the doctor removes a sample of abnormal tissue. A pathologist looks at the tissue under a microscope and runs other tests on the cells in the sample
It is sometimes hard to know when to worry about a lump. Any growth that is growing, changing, or irritating is typically recommended to be removed and biopsied to determine prognosis and need for further therapy.
An average recovery time from surgery is 10 – 14 days for straightforward cases. During this time the dog must be prevented from licking the operation site by wearing a cone or having the area covered with a dressing.
Keep the incision dry; do not bathe your dog and prevent her from licking the incision. Monitor the incision daily for redness, swelling, discharge, or licking. Mild redness and swelling are part of the healing process and should be expected for the first few days after surgery.
Incision: Swelling, bruising, infection and dehiscence (opening of stitches) are a possible complication. These can be minimized by keeping your pet strictly rested and keeping the incision clean during the recovery period.
Mass removal
Excision of masses refers to the surgical removal of cysts, tumors or other tissue masses. Veterinary surgeons have the capability to remove tissue masses from most parts of the body. Local or general anesthesia may be used. The surgeon makes an incision in the skin over the location of the mass.
Removing a skin mass is usually a simple procedure. Your veterinarian will make an incision through the skin, extending around the mass. Often some normal skin is removed with the mass – this ensures that any microscopic tumor cells surrounding the mass have been removed.
A tumor is a mass or group of abnormal cells that form in the body. If you have a tumor, it isn’t necessarily cancer. Many tumors are benign (not cancerous). Tumors can form throughout the body
Benign tumors are those that stay in their primary location without invading other sites of the body. They do not spread to local structures or to distant parts of the body. Benign tumors tend to grow slowly and have distinct borders. Benign tumors are not usually problematic.
Can you diagnose without a biopsy? The short answer is no. While imaging and blood draws can show suspicious areas or levels, removing tissue and studying it is the only way to diagnose cancer 100%.
In most cases, doctors need to do a biopsy to be certain that you have cancer. A biopsy is a procedure in which the doctor removes a sample of abnormal tissue. A pathologist looks at the tissue under a microscope and runs other tests on the cells in the sample
It is sometimes hard to know when to worry about a lump. Any growth that is growing, changing, or irritating is typically recommended to be removed and biopsied to determine prognosis and need for further therapy.
An average recovery time from surgery is 10 – 14 days for straightforward cases. During this time the dog must be prevented from licking the operation site by wearing a cone or having the area covered with a dressing.
Keep the incision dry; do not bathe your dog and prevent her from licking the incision. Monitor the incision daily for redness, swelling, discharge, or licking. Mild redness and swelling are part of the healing process and should be expected for the first few days after surgery.
Incision: Swelling, bruising, infection and dehiscence (opening of stitches) are a possible complication. These can be minimized by keeping your pet strictly rested and keeping the incision clean during the recovery period.