Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Complex carcinoma of the mammary gland in a free-living Japanese raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus).
- Journal:
- Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Nakashima, Tomomi et al.
- Affiliation:
- United Graduate School of Veterinary Science · Japan
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A complex carcinoma of the mammary gland was diagnosed in a free-living old female Japanese raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus). Invasion into lymphatic vessels and metastasis in the inguinal lymph node were observed. This is the first report of complex carcinoma of the mammary gland in a raccoon dog.
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