Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rare sweat gland cancer on foot pad of 6-year-old German Shepherd dog
By Kusters et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·1999·Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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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, located on his foot pad. The tumor had spread beneath the skin and to nearby lymph nodes, which can be concerning. Unfortunately, this type of cancer is aggressive and can be difficult to treat. The dog may require further evaluation and treatment options, including surgery or other therapies, to manage the condition.
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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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