Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are hematopoietic neoplasms composed of mast cells. It is highly
common in dogs and is extremely important in the veterinary oncology field. It represents the …

Cutaneous and subcutaneous mast cell tumours are common neoplasms in the dog. While
the majority can be treated with adequate local therapy alone, a subset demonstrates a …

Canine mast cell tumours (MCTs) typically spread to lymph nodes (LNs) before reaching
distant sites, and LN assessment is an important part of MCT staging. Sentinel LN (SLN) …

Simple Summary Mast cell tumor (MCT) is the most common integumentary neoplasm in
dogs. The draining lymph node (LN) is the first site of histologically detectable metastasis …

Objectives Near‐infrared fluorescent imaging has been described for intraoperative
mapping of the draining lymph nodes in human cancer and canine oral tumours. The aim of …

Simple Summary Mast cell tumour (MCT) is a common cutaneous and subcutaneous
neoplasia in dogs. Recent studies describe that sentinel lymph node (SLN) assessment is …

Sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping is the current gold standard for the oncological staging
of solid malignancies in humans. This prospective observational study describes the …

Tumour stage is a prognostic indicator for canine malignant head and neck tumours
(MHNT). However, consensus is lacking on nodal staging in the absence of clinically …

Lymph node status is an important prognostic factor in multiple oncologic conditions in
humans and companion animals. In addition, the resection of the affected nodes can have a …

Simple Summary The sentinel lymph node (SLN) is the first node in the basin that drains a
solid tumor, and its histopathological examination after surgical removal is recommended in …