Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with tongue tumor called granular cell myoblastoma
By Giles, Ralph C. et al.·Published in American Journal of Veterinary Research·1974·From the Department of Veterinary Pathology, Division of Pathology, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Washington, DC 20012 (Giles, Cpt, VC, USA, and Montgomery, Maj, VC, USA); and the Wheaton Animal Hospital, Wheaton, MD 20902 (Izen)., United States·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Canine Lingual Granular Cell Myoblastoma: A Case Report
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 2½-year-old male Dachshund was found to have a tumor on his tongue, which was diagnosed as a granular cell myoblastoma. This type of tumor is made up of specific cells that can be identified through special staining techniques. The dog underwent treatment, and while the abstract does not specify the exact outcome, such tumors can often be surgically removed, leading to a good prognosis for affected pets. If your dog has a growth in the mouth, it's important to consult your veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment options.
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Abstract
SUMMARY A granular cell myoblastoma was seen on the tongue of a 2½-year-old male Dachshund. Histologically, the tumor consisted of proliferation of small, compact nodules or nests of polyhedral-shaped cells separated by a delicate meshwork of reticulum fibers. The cytoplasm of the neoplastic cells had a strongly positive periodic acid-Schiff reaction for polysaccharides. Results in recent studies have indicated that granular cell myoblastoma of man is a tumor of Schwann's cell origin.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.1974.35.10.1357