Publications by authors named "Agata Pula"
Article Synopsis
- Canine mast cell tumors (MCTs) have a mutated form of the KIT tyrosine kinase receptor, which is linked to abnormal growth of mast cells.
- The study aimed to evaluate how different KIT immunohistochemical expression patterns affect the survival of dogs treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors after surgery.
- Results suggest that KIT's abnormal distribution might indicate reduced effectiveness of these inhibitors, offering valuable insight into treatment outcomes for canine MCTs.
Introduction: The aim of the study was to compile data on the frequency and distribution of canine skin tumours and determine the risk of these being malignant as opposed to benign. This determination proceeded from tumour histogenesis and gave consideration to the dog's breed, sex, age and the anatomical location of tumours.
Material And Methods: This retrospective five-year epidemiological study included 3,139 canine skin tumours collected in Poland.