Species: Dog
Condition: Trichoblastoma
Organ System: Urogenital
A rare benign tumour of the cells developing from the primitive hair epithelium. It is seen usually on the head and the neck of the dog as the single nodule. It is 1 to 2 cm in diameter, firm and dome-shaped. the skin above it is usually hairless. Since trichoblastoma is a benign tumour, it almost never causes any health difficulties or discomfort. However, it can be perceived as an aesthetic imperfection. After the veterinarian has examined the tumour and taken its tissue samples for further analysis, surgical removal is recommended. It is a simple routine procedure, the dog recovers quickly and the tumour rarely comes back.
Breeds exposed to Trichoblastoma – Research Reference
Cairn Terrier Cross – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
Labradoodle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Griffon Brabancon Cross – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
Griffon Cross – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
Basset Hound Cross – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
Labrador Retriever Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pyrenean Mountain Dog Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
“Sussex Spaniel Cross – (Rubin 1989
“King Charles Spaniel Cross – (Rubin 1989
Irish Setter Cross – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
Irish Red and White Setter Cross – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
Pyrenean Mountain Dog – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labradoodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
“Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Cross – (Rubin 1989
Australian Shepherd Cross – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
Labrador – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador Retriever – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Australian Shepherd – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
Basset Hound – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
Cairn Terrier – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
Griffon Bruxellois – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
Japanese Chin – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
Irish Setter – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
Griffon – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
Irish Red and White Setter – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
“Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier – (Rubin 1989
“Sussex Spaniel – (Rubin 1989
“King Charles Spaniel – (Rubin 1989
Japanese Chin Cross – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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