Fibrosarcoma – Cutaneous in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Fibrosarcoma – Cutaneous
Organ System: Integument

Cutaneous fibrosarcoma is an uncommon malignant tumor of the skin arising from cells called fibroblasts. They appear as firm, poorly circumscribed, often multilobular masses 1 cm to >15cm in diameter found mostly in the subcutis and may occur at any anatomical site. The average age of dogs is 8.5 years with no sex predilection. Breeds at an increased risk are Golden Setters, Irish Wolfhounds, Brittany Spaniels, Golden Retrievers and Doberman Pinschers. The tumor is locally invasive and has a low rate of metastasis to distant areas. Treatment involves surgical removal of the tumor and/or radiotherapy, or chemotherapy. Recurrence rate after surgery is from 7% to 32%. Prognosis depends on tumor size and grade, and whether the tumor has been completely removed at surgery.

Breeds exposed to Fibrosarcoma – Cutaneous – Research Reference
German Shepherd Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Alsatian Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Brittany Spaniel Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Golden Retriever Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Dalmatian Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Doberman Pinscher Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Boston Terrier Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Dobermann Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Boxer Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Rhodesian Ridgeback Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Rottweiler Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Fox Terrier Wire Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Wire-Haired Terrier Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Fox Terrier Smooth Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Doberman Pinscher – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Great Dane Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Wire-Haired Terrier – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Dobermann – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Boston Terrier – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Boxer – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Brittany Spaniel – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Fox Terrier Smooth – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Fox Terrier Wire – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Golden Retriever – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Great Dane – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Rhodesian Ridgeback – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Rottweiler – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Dalmatian – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
German Shepherd – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Golden Doodle (Groodle) – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Alsatian – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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