Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Basal cell adenocarcinoma tumor on dog's third eyelid conjunctiva
By Sano, Yuto et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2019·Department of Veterinary Pathology, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Basal cell adenocarcinoma on bulbar conjunctiva of third eyelid in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old castrated Toy Poodle was brought to the vet with swelling and a bulging right third eyelid due to a growth on the surface. After examining the mass, the vet diagnosed it as a basal cell adenocarcinoma, which is a type of skin cancer that is uncommon in dogs. While the specific treatment details weren't mentioned, it's important for pet owners to know that such tumors can occur and should be evaluated by a veterinarian. Early detection and treatment are key for the best outcomes.
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Abstract
An 8-year-old castrated Toy poodle presented with swelling and proptosis of the right third eyelid caused by an exophytic mass on the bulbar surface. Histologically, the mass was composed of stratified neoplastic basaloid cells, arranged in nests and interconnecting islands, which were mixed with tubular structures. Immunohistochemically, the basaloid cells were positive for p63 and cytokeratin (CK) 14, and the inner epithelial cells of the tubular structures were positive for CK7, CK8, and CK19. According to these findings, the mass was diagnosed as a basal cell adenocarcinoma. Although basal cell adenocarcinoma is rare in animals, it should be included in the list of differential diagnoses for superficial tumors of bulbar conjunctiva of third eyelid in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30404994/