Mast Cell Tumor Golden Retriever. A case report Objective. Hemangiosarcomas are caused by cancerous cells of the blood vessels so organs that.
Male and female dogs are equally likely to develop mast cell tumors but several breeds of dogs are predisposed to mast cell tumors. Labradors are prone to a particularly aggressive type of mast cell tumors. However if the tumor has metastasized or spread the prognosis isnt good.
This invasive tumor is made up of mast cells which are a type of cell that is involved in the allergic response.
They can also occur in other parts of the body including the conjunctiva the salivary glands the lining of the mouth and throat and even the spine but. More troublesome than fatal in its early stages is the mast cell tumor which is found in the bone marrow and causes allergic reactions in the dog. Request PDF Conjunctival mast cell tumor in a Golden Retriever. Mast cell tumors in dogs are a type of tumor that affects mast cells a type of white blood cell the body uses for allergy response.
