Species: Dog
Condition: Apocrine Gland Tumor
Organ System: Integument
Apocrine glands are considered the major type of sweat glands in canines. Around 70% of tumors affecting the apocrine gland are non-malignant, however the malignant ones tend to be locally aggressive with a high potential of spreading to regional lymph nodes and the lungs. Depending on the location of the tumor, they are classified as glandular and ductular. Malignant cases of apocrine gland tumors are seen in older dogs. Treatment involves complete surgical excision of the tumor. If the growth is in the ear canal, complete ear ablation may be required. Some dog breeds that are highly predisposed include Collies, Golden Retrievers, Cocker Spaniels, German Shepherds, and Old English Sheepdogs.
Breeds exposed to Apocrine Gland Tumor – Research Reference
Miniature Poodle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database) & Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Water Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Basset Hound Cross – (Chastain & Swayne 1985)
Poodle – Toy Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Whippet Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Weimaraner Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Yorkshire Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Poodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Poodle – Toy – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Yorkshire Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bichon Frise – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Whippet – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cavoodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Water Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Weimaraner – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bichon Frise Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Basset Hound – (Chastain & Swayne 1985)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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