Pilomatrixoma in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Pilomatrixoma
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

A rarely seen benign tumour of the hair follicle of the dog. There are some breeds that are genetically predisposed to this tumour and therefore, hereditary basis is suspected. Tumours are usually seen as single nodules in the skin; the area is without hair and it can be firm and sometimes pigmented. In some cases ulcers can be seen as well. Pilomatrixoma is usually located in the skin of the trunk. Veterinarian will cytologically examine the contents of the follicle to confirm the diagnosis. As these tumours are benign, they donÂ’t affect the dog’s health in any way if they are left untreated. However, they can be surgically removed.

Breeds exposed to Pilomatrixoma – Research Reference
Miniature Dachshund Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Golden Retriever Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Dalmatian Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Labradoodle Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
German Wire Haired Pointer Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Chow Chow Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador Retriever Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Doberman Pinscher Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Old English Sheepdog Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Basset Hound Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Dobermann Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Boxer Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Poodle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shar-Pei Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Mastiff Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Pekingese Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
West Highland White Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Setter Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Wolfhound Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Wolfhound Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Weimaraner Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Red and White Setter Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Doberman Pinscher – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Great Dane – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Wolfhound – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Golden Retriever – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Poodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Old English Sheepdog – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shar-Pei – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Weimaraner – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
West Highland White Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Red and White Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Boxer – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Chow Chow – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Cocker Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bichon Frise – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund – Long Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dobermann – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Cavoodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Golden Doodle (Groodle) – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Wolfhound – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Bull Terrier Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Bullmastiff Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
British Bulldog Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Great Dane Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Cocker Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bichon Frise Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Labradoodle – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Basset Hound – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
British Bulldog – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Bull Terrier – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Bullmastiff – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Dachshund – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Dalmatian – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
German Wire Haired Pointer – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Labrador Retriever – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Mastiff – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Pekingese – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Dachshund – Long Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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