Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rare sweat gland cancer on a dog's foot pad and spread to lymph nodes
By Kusters et al.·Published in Veterinary Dermatology·1999·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Atrichial sweat gland adenocarcinoma in the dog
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old male German Shepherd was diagnosed with a rare type of skin cancer called atrichial sweat gland adenocarcinoma, which developed in his foot pad. The tumor was aggressive, spreading from the dog's paw up to his knee and had also spread to nearby lymph nodes. Due to the rarity of this condition, treatment options may be limited, and the prognosis would depend on the extent of the disease and the veterinarian's recommendations. It's important for pet owners to monitor any unusual growths or changes in their dog's skin and consult their vet for further evaluation.
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Abstract
An atrichial sweat gland adenocarcinoma of the foot pad is extremely rare in the dog and, until now, no cases have been reported in the literature. We report here the clinical and pathological findings of an atrichial sweat gland carcinoma of the foot pad in a 6‐year‐old male German Shepherd. The tumour infiltrated the subcutis, extending from the sole to the stifle, and had metastasized to the ipsilateral popliteal and internal iliac lymph nodes.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3164.1999.00117.x