When the Margins Are “Clean But Close” After Tumor Removal

A middle category between “clean” and “incomplete” margins helps with a prognosis.

Published: May 22, 2023

p3_bigstock-Sick-Domestic-Cat-Lies-After-S-455246185 — © blinova_ti | Bigstock Once the tumor is removed and the cat is resting comfortably, samples of the excised mass will be checked to see if there are clean margins, as well as whether the tumor is malignant (likely to spread).

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