Evaluation of metastases and other findings in the thoracic and abdominal regions of dogs with mammary tumors using computed tomography (CT)

Studies focusing on metastatic screening in canine mammary tumor cases are relatively limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate the data obtained from computed tomography (CT) scans and findings of 12 dogs diagnosed with mammary tumors. The study material consisted of 12 dogs that were presented to Ozel Edremit Animal Hospital and Ozel Trakya Animal Hospital with complaints of mammary masses. It was determined that three of the cases had benign masses, while nine had malignant tumors. Among the nine malignant cases, no evidence of metastasis was found in five cases (55.5%), whereas metastasis was detected in four cases (44.5%). In conclusion, CT imaging in patients presenting with mammary masses plays a crucial role in guiding both medical and surgical treatment planning. Considering that CT can reveal various findings in the thoracic and abdominal regions and that these findings significantly impact treatment decisions, it was concluded that CT contributes to a more effective and higher-quality treatment process in terms of patient welfare.