Open AccessReview of oncological emergencies in small animal patients
Author(s) -
Tumielewicz Katrina L.,
Hudak Danielle,
Kim Jennifer,
Hunley David W.,
Murphy Lisa A.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
veterinary medicine and science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.485
H-Index - 11
ISSN - 2053-1095
DOI - 10.1002/vms3.164
Subject(s) - medicine , intensive care medicine , malignancy , presentation (obstetrics) , identification (biology) , medical emergency , pathology , surgery , botany , biology
Oncological emergencies can occur at any time during the course of a malignancy and need to be recognized promptly to maximize successful outcomes. Emergencies are characterized as chemotherapy‐induced, paraneoplastic syndromes, or directly related to the neoplasm. Prompt identification with treatment of these emergencies can prolong survival and improve quality of life, even in the setting of terminal illness. This review aims to educate the reader on the pathophysiology, clinical presentation and treatment of some of these emergencies, and to review the current veterinary literature to help educate veterinarians in primary and tertiary facilities to know how to diagnose and treat these serious conditions.