Colonoscopic and histologic features of rectal masses in dogs: 82 cases (1995-2012).

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE To evaluate colonoscopic and histologic features of rectal masses in dogs. DESIGN Retrospective case series. ANIMALS 82 client-owned dogs with rectal masses that underwent colonoscopy. PROCEDURES Medical records of dogs with rectal masses that underwent colonoscopy were reviewed. History, signalment, clinical signs, results of physical examination, diagnostic imaging findings, and results of colonoscopy (including complications) were recorded. When available, tissue samples obtained during colonoscopy and by means of surgical biopsy were reviewed by a single board-certified pathologist. Histologic features and tumor grade (when applicable) of tissue samples obtained during colonoscopy versus surgical biopsy were compared. RESULTS Multiple rectal masses were observed during colono

SUBMITTER: Adamovich-Rippe KN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7474547 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature