Veterinary Oncology

This highly readable textbook provides a comprehensive but concise overview of the principles of oncogenesis in veterinary medicine, discussing selected tumors in domestic animals in detail, and addressing cancer diagnostics and therapy. All chapters are illustrated with histological and radiological images to enhance readers' understanding. Accordingly, the book is a must-have reference guide for all graduate and advanced undergraduate students in Veterinary Medicine with a special interest in oncology.

CONTENTS

Basic Principles of Carcinogenesis.- Cancer diagnostics.- General aspects Cancer therapy.- Skin tumors.- Mammary tumors.- Hematopoietic tumors.- Tumors of the urogenital tract.- Hepatobiliary tumors.- Alimentary tumors.- Tumors of the exocrine pancreas.- Skeletal tumors.- Endocrine tumors.- Tumors of the nervous system.- Respiratory system tumors.- Vascular tumors.- Ocular and periocular tumors.- Thymomas.- Mesotheliomas.- Tumors of mice, rats, rabbits and guinea pigs.