Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bilateral head skin cysts removed from a Rottweiler
By Bornard, N et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2007·UP dermatologie, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bilateral parieto-occipital dermoid sinuses in a Rottweiler.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old Rottweiler was found to have unusual skin growths called dermoid sinuses on the top of its head. These growths were surgically removed, and a biopsy confirmed their nature. The surgery was successful, and the dog recovered well. This case highlights how these types of growths can develop in specific areas of the head due to how the skull forms during development.
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Abstract
Bilateral dermoid sinuses were identified on the parieto-occipital region of a Rottweiler. Diagnosis was confirmed by histological examination after successful complete surgical resection. The dermoid sinuses were independent with separate tracts. This unusual parasagittal location can be explained by craniofacial development: dermoid sinuses on the head could occur along the lines of embryological fusion and not only in the sagittal plane. A hypothesis of an origin at the level of the suture between the parietal and interparietal bones is possible in this case.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17286665/