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Abstract
Background: Mammary tumours remain one of the most common types of cancer in female cats. Management recommendations are still not well established, but early diagnosis and treatment can have a positive impact on outcome.
Aim of the article: This article describes the signalment, diagnostic work up, treatment and prognosis for cats diagnosed with mammary tumours, alongside recent literature updates.
期刊介绍:
In Practice is published 10 times a year and provides continuing educational material for veterinary practitioners. It includes clinical articles, written by experts in their field and covering all species, providing a regular update on clinical developments, and articles on veterinary practice management. All articles are peer-reviewed. First published in 1979, it now provides an extensive archive of clinical review articles.
In Practice is produced in conjunction with Vet Record, the official journal of the British Veterinary Association (BVA). It is published on behalf of the BVA by BMJ Group.