Mast cell tumours in dogs: Diagnosis to treatment (SVS25)

Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Mast Cell Tumours (MCT)
This section could cover the variable appearances of MCT, the importance of diagnosis, and the role of fine needle aspiration (FNA).
Prognostic Factors and Staging of MCT
Key details about histological grading, mitotic index, immunohistochemistry stains, and staging methods for determining prognosis.
Treatment Options for Mast Cell Tumours
Explore surgical treatments, local therapies for incompletely resected MCT, and systemic treatments like chemotherapy and tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

• Recognize varied clinical presentations and diagnose MCT using FNA.
• Interpret key prognostic markers: histological grade, mitotic index, and IHC staining.
• Stage MCT cases with appropriate imaging and lab tests.
• Select treatment plans, including surgery, local therapies, and systemic options like TKIs and chemotherapy.