Develop your knowledge and understanding of melanoma in dogs. This is a one-part course that can also be taken as part of the Canine oncology course bundle.
This module looks at melanoma in dogs, including:
Pathogenesis – melanocytomas, malignant melanomas, timecourse
Diagnosis – presenting signs, client history, histopathology, cytopathology, radiography
Treatment – surgical excision, amputation, lymphadenectomy, carboplatin, immunotherapy, radiotherapy
Outcomes – prognosis based on site, size and metastatic disease, histopathology, and reasons for treatment failure
Support and Resources
This online module includes an e-Book with content from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Canis followed by a quiz leading to a personalized certificate. Written by some of the world's leading veterinarians, ensuring accuracy and depth of content.
This course was written and peer reviewed by:
CPD Hours
This module is worth approximately 30 minutes of CPD.