Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Breed predispositions in canine mast cell tumour: a single centre experience in the United Kingdom.
- Journal:
- Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Warland, James & Dobson, Jane
- Affiliation:
- Queen's Veterinary School Hospital · United Kingdom
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Genetic factors play a major role in carcinogenesis. Many breeds have been reported to be predisposed to mast cell tumour (MCT) development using various methods and diverse control populations. A database of 222 dogs with MCT seen at a UK university referral hospital was compared to three control populations, namely, an insured population of UK dogs, registrations with the UK Kennel Club and other dogs seen through the same hospital. Odds ratios were calculated for each breed. Boxers, Labradors, Golden Retrievers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers appeared predisposed to MCT development. English Springer Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, German Shepherd Dogs, West Highland White Terriers and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels were underrepresented.
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