66 Questions
Which breed is at risk for ocular SCC?
All breeds
What is the risk factor for penile SCC?
Sex
Which risk factor is associated with increased prevalence of malignant tumours?
Age
Which sign is associated with a large hormone-secreting tumour?
Colic
What is the consequence of a very large granulosa cell tumour?
Haemoabdomen
Which tissue type is used to differentiate between skin and hormone-secreting tumours?
Functionality
Which of the following factors is more important in determining the implications on the possibility of treatment for a tumor?
The location of the tumors
Which of the following is a characteristic of paraneoplastic syndromes?
They are not derived from the physical presence of a tumor
Which of the following is true about the duration of signs in relation to tumor progression?
The longer the duration, the more chance of tumor extension
Which of the following is NOT a main group of paraneoplastic syndromes?
Cardiovascular syndromes
Which of the following is NOT a haematological syndrome associated with paraneoplastic syndromes?
Leukocytosis
Which of the following is NOT an endocrine and metabolic syndrome associated with paraneoplastic syndromes?
Marie's disease
Which form of lymphoma is characterized by involvement of the lymph nodes throughout the body?
Multicentric
Which form of lymphoma is characterized by involvement of the digestive system?
Alimentary
Which form of lymphoma is characterized by involvement of the chest or thymus?
Mediastinal
Which age range is most commonly affected by multicentric lymphoma in horses?
Mature young horses: 4-12 years
What are some common signs of multicentric lymphoma in horses?
Weight loss and depression
How is multicentric lymphoma in horses diagnosed?
Cytology or biopsy
Which of the following is the most common intestinal neoplasia in horses?
Lymphoma
What is the typical prognosis for alimentary lymphoma in horses?
Poor
How is alimentary lymphoma in horses diagnosed?
Cytology of peritoneal fluid
Which of the following is the most common neoplasia in the thoracic region of horses?
Mediastinal lymphoma
What is the recommended treatment for mediastinal, thoracic or thymic lymphoma in horses?
Palliative care
How is mediastinal, thoracic or thymic lymphoma in horses diagnosed?
Cytology of pleural effusion
Which of the following is a common sign of cutaneous lymphoma in older horses?
Subcutaneous and cutaneous nodules
What is the recommended treatment for solitary masses in cutaneous lymphoma?
Surgical removal
Which of the following best describes the prognosis of cutaneous lymphoma in horses?
May become static for years or even regress
Which age group is most commonly affected by haemangiosarcoma in horses?
Middle age to older horses
Which body systems are most commonly affected by haemangiosarcoma in horses?
Respiratory and musculoskeletal systems
What is the prognosis for haemangiosarcoma in horses?
Very poor
Which of the following is the most common neoplasm in the oral cavity of horses?
SCC
Which region is most commonly affected by melanoma in horses?
Lip
Which age group is most commonly affected by ossifying fibroma in horses?
Young horses
Which of the following tumours is most commonly found in the gastric region of the alimentary tract?
Intestinal adenocarcinoma
Which of the following tumours is characterized by involvement of the liver?
Lipoma
Which of the following tumours is most commonly found in the intestinal region of the alimentary tract?
Intestinal adenocarcinoma
Which of the following is a tumour of the upper airway in horses?
Guttural pouch melanoma
Which of the following is NOT a tumour of the respiratory tract in horses?
False nostril cyst
Which of the following is a type of cyst found in the respiratory tract of horses?
Epidermal inclusion cyst
Which of the following tumours is most commonly found in the lower airway and thoracic cavity?
Pulmonary granular cell tumour
Which type of tumour is characterized by involvement of the liver?
Haemangiosarcoma
Which type of tumour is characterized by involvement of the lymph nodes throughout the body?
Lymphoma
Which of the following is a type of neoplasm affecting the blood cells?
Leukaemia
Which of the following neoplasms is characterized by abnormal growth of plasma cells?
Plasma cell myeloma
Which of the following neoplasms is associated with the endothelial cells lining blood vessels?
Haemangiosarcoma
Which endocrine tumour is characterized by abnormal growth of plasma cells?
Adenocarcinoma
Which endocrine tumour is most commonly found in the gastric region of the alimentary tract?
Adenocarcinoma
Which endocrine tumour is associated with the adrenal gland?
Adrenal gland Phaeochromocytoma
Which of the following tumours is NOT associated with the nervous system?
Melanoma
Which of the following tumours is characterized by abnormal growth of plasma cells?
Cholesterol granuloma
Which of the following tumours is associated with peripheral nerves?
Neuroma
Which type of tumour is characterized by abnormal growth of plasma cells?
Orbit Sarcoid
Which breed is at risk for ocular SCC?
SCC
What is the recommended treatment for solitary masses in cutaneous lymphoma?
Melanoma
Which of the following ocular tumours is characterized by abnormal growth of plasma cells?
Proliferative optic neuropathy
Which type of tumour is most commonly found in the lower airway and thoracic cavity?
Globe Melanoma
Which of the following ocular tumours is NOT associated with the nervous system?
Ameloblastoma
Which of the following tumours is most commonly found in the male reproductive tract?
SCC
Which of the following tumours is most commonly found in the female reproductive tract?
Granulosa cell tumour
Which of the following tumours is rare in the male reproductive tract?
Teratoma
Which of the following is a tumour of the urinary tract?
Bladder Carcinoma
Which of the following is NOT a tumour of the urinary tract?
Liver Carcinoma
Which of the following tumours is commonly found in the urinary tract?
Kidney Carcinoma
Which type of tumour is characterized by abnormal growth of plasma cells?
Haemangiosarcoma
Which of the following neoplasms is associated with the endothelial cells lining blood vessels?
Haemangiosarcoma
Which of the following tumours is NOT associated with the musculoskeletal system?
Haemangiosarcoma
Test your knowledge on risk factors for cancer in horses. Learn about the increased prevalence with age, specific breeds at risk, the influence of sex on cancer development, and the role of UV exposure.
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