Fibrosarcoma
Encyclopedia
Fibrosarcoma is a malignant
tumor
derived from fibrous connective tissue and characterized by immature proliferating
fibroblasts or undifferentiated anaplastic spindle cells.Usually in males ages 30 to 40. Originates in fibrous tissues of the bone. Invades long or flat bones such as femur, tibia, and mandible. It also involves periosteum and overlying muscle.
, with rare mitoses. These cells are arranged in short fascicles which split and merge, giving the appearance of "fish bone" known as a herringbone pattern. Poorly differentiated tumors consist in more atypical cells, pleomorphic, giant cells, multinucleated, numerous atypical mitoses and reduced collagen production. Presence of immature blood vessels (sarcomatous vessels lacking endothelial cells) favors the bloodstream metastasizing.
and chemotherapy
are also used in treatment. Fibrosarcoma is also a rare bone tumor in dogs.
In cats, fibrosarcoma occurs on the skin. It is also the most common vaccine-associated sarcoma
.
: apSTAR Veterinary Cancer Laser: The use of a laser combined with a polymer has been shown to enhance tumor immunity and improve the rate of primary and metastatic tumor regression in laboratory models of tumors. Veterinary Cancer Therapeutics, LLC, a division of IMULAN BioTherapeutics, LLC
, has recently started examining the use of this laser device, termed apSTAR, for dogs and cats with fibrosarcoma and other tumor types http://www.vetcancer.com/
Malignant
Malignancy is the tendency of a medical condition, especially tumors, to become progressively worse and to potentially result in death. Malignancy in cancers is characterized by anaplasia, invasiveness, and metastasis...
tumor
Tumor
A tumor or tumour is commonly used as a synonym for a neoplasm that appears enlarged in size. Tumor is not synonymous with cancer...
derived from fibrous connective tissue and characterized by immature proliferating
Cell growth
The term cell growth is used in the contexts of cell development and cell division . When used in the context of cell division, it refers to growth of cell populations, where one cell grows and divides to produce two "daughter cells"...
fibroblasts or undifferentiated anaplastic spindle cells.Usually in males ages 30 to 40. Originates in fibrous tissues of the bone. Invades long or flat bones such as femur, tibia, and mandible. It also involves periosteum and overlying muscle.
Pathology
The tumor may present different degrees of differentiation: low grade (differentiated), intermediate malignancy and high malignancy (anaplastic). Depending on this differentiation, tumor cells may resemble mature fibroblasts (spindle-shaped), secreting collagenCollagen
Collagen is a group of naturally occurring proteins found in animals, especially in the flesh and connective tissues of mammals. It is the main component of connective tissue, and is the most abundant protein in mammals, making up about 25% to 35% of the whole-body protein content...
, with rare mitoses. These cells are arranged in short fascicles which split and merge, giving the appearance of "fish bone" known as a herringbone pattern. Poorly differentiated tumors consist in more atypical cells, pleomorphic, giant cells, multinucleated, numerous atypical mitoses and reduced collagen production. Presence of immature blood vessels (sarcomatous vessels lacking endothelial cells) favors the bloodstream metastasizing.
Fibrosarcoma in dogs and cats
Fibrosarcoma occurs most frequently in the mouth in dogs. The tumor is locally invasive, and recurs often following surgery. Radiation therapyRadiation therapy
Radiation therapy , radiation oncology, or radiotherapy , sometimes abbreviated to XRT or DXT, is the medical use of ionizing radiation, generally as part of cancer treatment to control malignant cells.Radiation therapy is commonly applied to the cancerous tumor because of its ability to control...
and chemotherapy
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with an antineoplastic drug or with a combination of such drugs into a standardized treatment regimen....
are also used in treatment. Fibrosarcoma is also a rare bone tumor in dogs.
In cats, fibrosarcoma occurs on the skin. It is also the most common vaccine-associated sarcoma
Vaccine-associated sarcoma
A vaccine-associated sarcoma is a type of malignant tumor found in cats that has been linked to certain vaccines. VAS has become a concern for veterinarians and cat owners alike and has resulted in changes in recommended vaccine protocols...
.
Experimental Laser Procedure
Autologous patient specific tumor antigen responseAutologous patient specific tumor antigen response
Autologous Patient Specific Tumor Antigen Response technology, or apSTAR, is a new cancer treatment procedure being developed by IMULAN BioTherapeutics, LLC and for comparative oncology....
: apSTAR Veterinary Cancer Laser: The use of a laser combined with a polymer has been shown to enhance tumor immunity and improve the rate of primary and metastatic tumor regression in laboratory models of tumors. Veterinary Cancer Therapeutics, LLC, a division of IMULAN BioTherapeutics, LLC
IMULAN BioTherapeutics, LLC
-About:IMULAN BioTherapeutics, LLC, is a veterinary immunobiology company developing a range of immune based therapies for veterinary medicine. IMULAN BioTherapeutics, LLC has several divisions related to immuno-biology and comparative medicine....
, has recently started examining the use of this laser device, termed apSTAR, for dogs and cats with fibrosarcoma and other tumor types http://www.vetcancer.com/