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This study aimed to determine whether total serum cholesterol concentration was altered in dogs with osteosarcoma and, if so, to evaluate whether there was an association between total serum concentration and clinical outcomes of dogs with osteosarcoma. Sixty-four dogs with osteosarcoma were included in the study. The control population consisted of dogs with traumatic bone fractures (n=30) and healthy patients of a similar age and weight as those of the osteosarcoma cases (n=31). Survival analysis was done on 35 appendicular osteosarcoma patients that received the current standard of care. Statistical associations were assessed by univariable and multivariable analysis. Information about age, sex, primary tumour location, total cholesterol...
Source: Veterinary Record - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Research digest Source Type: research