Comparative Assessment of the Accuracy of Cytological and Histologic Biopsies in the Diagnosis of Canine Bone Lesions

摘要

BackgroundOsteosarcoma (OSA) should be differentiated from other less frequent primary bone neoplasms, metastatic disease, and tumor‐like lesions, as treatment and prognosis can vary accordingly. Hence, a preoperative histologic diagnosis is generally preferred. This requires collection of multiple biopsies under general anesthesia, with possible complications, including pathological fractures. Fine‐needle aspiration cytology would allow an earlier diagnosis with a significant reduction of discomfort and morbidity.