Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Generalized skin cysts from sweat glands in a Pekingese dog
By Stazi, Marica et al.·Published in Veterinary medicine and science·2022·Department of Veterinary Medicine, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A case of generalised cutaneous apocrine cystomatosis in a Pekingese dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 13-year-old male Pekingese was brought to the vet with multiple skin lumps that turned out to be a rare condition called apocrine cutaneous cystomatosis, which involves swollen sweat glands. This condition is not cancerous and has an unclear cause. The vet conducted thorough examinations to confirm the diagnosis and differentiate it from other similar skin issues. While the exact treatment wasn't detailed, understanding this condition can help pet owners recognize and manage it effectively.
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Abstract
Clinical, histological and immunohistochemical examination of a 13-year-old male client-owned Pekingese dog revealed an uncommon presentation of apocrine cutaneous cystomatosis. This is a rare non-neoplastic condition of uncertain cause, characterised by multiple cystically dilated apocrine sweat glands. We aimed to describe the features of this unusual case of generalised cutaneous apocrine cystomatosis in the dog, which can be useful to distinguish it from multifocal benign cystic apocrine tumours.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35137540/