Merlin Mamachan¹, Manjusha KM¹*, Amitha Banu S¹, Khan Sharun¹, Maiti SK¹, Neha², Faslu Rahman A T² and Kumar P²

¹Division of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
²Division of Pathology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India

*Corresponding Author: Manjusha KM, Division of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Received: March 08, 2024Published: March 28, 2024

Abstract

Mast cell tumors (MCTs) account for 7-20% of canine cutaneous neoplasms. A six-year-old female pug was presented with a history of progressively developed swelling between the left caudal abdominal and inguinal mammary glands for two months. On clinical examination, an ulcerating hard mass was found protruding from the left lower abdomen. Cytological examination of the mass using fine needle aspiration cytology suggested cutaneous MCT. The surgical resection of the mass was performed under general anaesthesia. Histopathological findings revealed round cell tumor containing conspicuous granules and confirmed it as grade I MCT with no signs of malignancy. Postoperatively, antibiotics and analgesics were administered for seven days. The animal made an uneventful recovery.

Keywords: Mast Cell Tumor; Pug; Surgical Excision; Histopathological Grading

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Citation

Citation: Manjusha KM., et al. “Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumor in a Pug: Surgical Management and Histopathological Findings". Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 6.4 (2024): 71-74.

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