Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chromosome changes in mammary tumor of 8-year-old German Shepherd dog
By Mayr, B et al.·Published in The British veterinary journal·1991·Institute for Animal Breeding and Genetics·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cytogenetic analysis of a canine haemangioendothelioma: a case report.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old female German Shepherd was diagnosed with a type of tumor called haemangioendothelioma in her mammary area. This tumor was found to have unusual chromosome changes, which can indicate how aggressive the cancer might be. While the study focused on the genetic details of the tumor, it's important for pet owners to know that tumors like this can be serious and may require treatment options such as surgery or chemotherapy. If your dog has a lump or growth, it's best to consult your veterinarian for an evaluation.
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Abstract
An 8-year-old German Shepherd bitch developed a haemangioendothelioma in the mammary region. The cytogenetic characterization of the tumour cells revealed a chromosome number of 80 plus a double minute. Several aberrations were detected: trisomies 4, 35, and 38, a centric fusion 8/22 and a tandem translocation 9/23.
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