The oncology world from the clinical sonographer’s perspective
Ultrasound plays a pivotal role in the early recognition, mapping, and diagnostic sampling of neoplastic disease in veterinary patients. This lecture explores oncology through the lens of the clinical sonographer, focusing on how ultrasound findings guide diagnostic decision-making and case management. Learn to identify key sonographic criteria of neoplasia, differentiate neoplastic from inflammatory or benign processes, and determine the most appropriate sampling strategy based on lesion characteristics and clinical presentation. The session introduces a practical decision-making algorithm to help clinicians determine whether a lesion is local or multicentric, surgical or non-surgical, and when to pursue ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration, core biopsy, or surgical excision. Common oncologic presentations including round cell neoplasia, hemangiosarcoma, endocrine tumors, and carcinomas will be discussed, emphasizing the core task of the clinical sonographer: identify, map, and sample disease to guide effective patient management.
- Recognize key sonographic criteria of neoplasia across organ systems and distinguish them from non-neoplastic disease.
- Apply a structured decision-making algorithm to determine lesion distribution, surgical potential, and appropriate sampling strategies.
- Select the most appropriate diagnostic sampling technique (FNA, core biopsy, or surgical biopsy) based on lesion characteristics.
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