Perianal gland tumor
A perianal gland tumor is a type of
Samoyed; for adenocarcinomas the most commonly affected breeds are the Siberian Husky, Bulldog, and Alaskan Malamute.[4]
Perianal gland tumors are located most commonly in the skin around the anus, but can also be found on the tail or groin. Adenomas are more common, making up 91 percent of perianal gland tumors in one study.[5] Adenomas and adenocarcinomas look alike, both being round, pink and usually less than three centimeters in width. Adenocarcinomas are more likely to be multiple and invasive into the underlying tissue, and they can metastasize to the lymph nodes, liver, and lungs.
Both types should be removed and sent to a
neutering the dog.[5] Removing the tumor and neutering the dog at the same time will help prevent recurrnce. Dogs with perianal gland adenocarcinomas should be treated with aggressive surgery and the radiation therapy and chemotherapy
if necessary.
References
- ^ Kirpensteijn, Jolle (Jan 2006). "Treatment of perianal and anal sac tumors" (PDF). Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference. Retrieved 2007-03-27.
- PMID 15187372.
- PMID 16427103.
- ^ a b "Hepatoid Gland Tumors". The Merck Veterinary Manual. 2006. Retrieved 2007-03-27.
- ^ ISBN 0-683-06105-4.