Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine skin tumors in Japan from 2008 to 2017 study
By Kok, Mun Keong et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2019·Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Retrospective study of canine cutaneous tumors in Japan, 2008-2017.
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Plain-English summary
A study in Japan found that many dogs develop skin tumors, with over half of the cases being malignant. The most common types included soft tissue sarcomas and mast cell tumors, often appearing on the head, limbs, and chest. Older dogs, especially those over 11 years, were at a higher risk, with mixed-breed dogs, Miniature Dachshunds, and Labrador Retrievers being frequently affected. This information can help veterinarians recognize and diagnose skin tumors in dogs more effectively.
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Abstract
Cutaneous tumors are commonly found in dogs. To date, few studies have investigated the epidemiology of canine cutaneous tumors in Asian countries. The present study aims to report the prevalence of canine cutaneous tumors in Japan, and assess the association of breed, age, sex, and anatomical locations with the development of common tumor types. A total of 1,435 cases of cutaneous tumors were examined, of which 813 (56.66%) cases were malignant, and 622 (43.34%) were benign. Soft tissue sarcomas (18.40%), mast cell tumor (16.24%), lipoma (9.69%), hair follicle tumors (9.34%), and benign sebaceous tumors (8.50%) outnumbered the other tumor types. Tumors were commonly found on the head (13.87%), hindlimb (10.52%), forelimb (8.01%), chest (5.78%), and neck (5.57%). The risk of developing cutaneous tumors increased significantly in dogs aged 11-year and above (P<0.001). Mixed-breed dogs (14.63%), Miniature Dachshund (9.90%), and Labrador Retriever (8.01%) were the three most presented breeds; while Boxer, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Golden Retriever had an increased risk of cutaneous tumor development in comparison to mixed-breed dogs (P<0.05). Epidemiological information from the present study will serve as a useful reference for regional veterinarians to establish a preliminary diagnosis of canine cutaneous tumors.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31257236/