Tumors of Bone & Idiopathic Vestibular Disease

Question 1

Osteosarcoma

Answer 1

Bone cancer (85-90% of bone cancer)

Question 2

The cause of bone cancer is unknown, but it most commonly affects which four bones?

Answer 2

1. Distal radius
2. Proximal Humerus
3. Distal Femur
4. Proximal Tibia

Question 3

What are the clinical signs of bone cancer?

Answer 3

Lameness, weight loss, severe pain, swelling in effected limb

Question 4

Bone cancer diagnosis 3

Answer 4

1. Radiographs
2. Biopsy (require for definitive diagnosis)
3. Thoracic x-ray (rule out metastasis)

Question 5

Bone cancer treatment

Answer 5

Amputation, chemotherapy, radiation (can help w pain control)

Question 6

Survival time for terminal cancer

Answer 6

6-12 months

Question 7

Idiopathic Vestibular Disease is an acute disorder of dogs and cats. What are the clinical signs? 6

Answer 7

1. Loss of balance
2. Nystagmus
3. Ataxia
4. Disorientation
5. Vomiting
6. Anorexia

Question 8

Diagnosis of Idiopathic Vestibular Disease. 3

Answer 8

1. Clinical signs
2. Blood work (rule out other diseases)
3. Otic examination to rule out other ear problems

Question 9

Treatment for Idiopathic Vestibular Disease

Answer 9

Supportive; let it run its course