Species: Dog
Condition: Sweat Gland Tumour
Organ System: Integument
The major sweat glands of dogs are apocrine glands. Tumors affecting these glands are quite common, with Golden retrievers, German shepherds, Collies, Cocker spaniels, and Old English sheepdogs highly predisposed to the condition. About 70% of these apocrine tumors are non-malignant; malignant ones tend to be locally aggressive with a high tendency of spreading to regional lymph nodes and the lungs. Treatment of choice is complete surgical excision. If surgical extirpation is not possible, radiation therapy may be undertaken, since a considerable percentage of these tumors respond well to the procedure. Prognosis is highly dependent on the histopathological findings.
Breeds exposed to Sweat Gland Tumour – Research Reference
Miniature Dachshund Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Miniature Dachshund – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
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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