Squamous cell carcinoma of the anal sacs in three dogs. (11th September 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mellett, S.; Verganti, S.; Murphy, S.; Bowlt, K.
• Is Part Of: Journal of small animal practice. Volume 56:Number 3(2015:Mar.)
• Page Start: 223
• Page End: 225
• Publication Date: 2014-09-11
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Veterinary Medicine -- Periodicals; 636.089
• DOI: 10.1111/jsap.12264
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-4510

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="jsap12264-abs-0001"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p id="jsap12264-para-0001">Anal sac squamous cell carcinoma is rare in dogs. Five cases have been previously reported, treatment of which involved surgery alone. This report describes three further cases of canine anal sac squamous cell carcinoma which underwent medical (meloxicam) management alone, resulting in survival of up to seven months. No metastases were identified. Squamous cell carcinoma, although extremely uncommon, should be considered as a possible differential diagnosis when a dog is presented for investigation of an anal sac mass.</p> </abstract>