Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Malignant lymphoma clusters in related Rottweilers and otterhounds
By Teske, E et al.·Published in The veterinary quarterly·1994·Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clustering in canine malignant lymphoma.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of Rottweiler dogs in one household developed generalized malignant lymphoma, which is a type of cancer affecting the lymphatic system. This included both parents and three of their four puppies. Additionally, a breeding pair of unrelated Scottish terriers also had cases of malignant lymphoma. In another family of otterhounds, three related dogs were found to have lymphoma affecting the heart. The study suggests that genetics and possibly viral factors may play a role in the development of this cancer in dogs.
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Abstract
A clustering of generalized malignant lymphoma is reported in a single household of Rottweiler dogs (both parents and three of the four sibling in one litter) and in a breeding pair of unrelated Scottish terriers. In addition, malignant lymphoma of the myocardium was found in three directly related otterhounds (the sire and two sibling offspring). Possible genetic and viral factors in the aetiology of canine malignant lymphoma are discussed.
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