Species: Dog
Condition: Cutanous Haemangiosarcoma
Organ System: Integument
Cutaneous hemangiosarcoma is the skin form of hemangiosarcoma, a malignant tumor of the cells lining the blood vessels. The disease appears to be associated with ultraviolet light exposure and commonly affects dogs with minimal pigmentation and thin hair coats such as boxer, golden retriever, German shepherd, English springer spaniel, Airedale terrier, whippet, Dalmatian, beagle, pitbull terrier, basset hound, saluki and English pointer. The tumor appears as slightly raised, red to purple nodules under the skin (dermal or subcutaneous) and found on the abdomen, prepuce, and hindlimb. Treatment involves surgical excision of the masses, cryotherapy and laser ablation. Prognosis depends on stage of the tumor. Typically, new masses form and the tumor may spread to other organs.
Breeds exposed to Cutanous Haemangiosarcoma – Research Reference
Airedale Terrier Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Labradoodle Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Poodle – Standard Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Scottish Terrier Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Schnoodle Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Spoodle Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Cocker Spaniel Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Poodle – Standard – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Scottish Terrier – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Cocker Spaniel – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Spoodle – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Airedale Terrier – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Golden Doodle (Groodle) – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Labradoodle – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Schnoodle – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
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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