Locations and types of neoplasms in immature dogs: 69 cases (1964-1989)

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1992 May 15;200(10):1530-2.

Abstract

Sites, histologic types, and frequencies of neoplasms in immature dogs (less than or equal to 6 months old) were evaluated from data collected over 25 years. The frequencies of neoplasms in immature dogs were compared with those of mature dogs (greater than 6 months old). Of 69 immature dogs with neoplasms, 5 had 2 primary neoplasms each, resulting in a total of 74 neoplasms. The 3 most common sites for neoplasia, in decreasing order, were the hematopoietic system, brain, and skin. Immature dogs were 10.9 times more likely to have a neoplasm located in the brain, compared with mature dogs. Immature dogs also were 3.3 times more likely to have a neoplasm associated with the hematopoietic system, compared with mature dogs.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Brain Neoplasms / veterinary
  • Breeding
  • Dog Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Lymphoma / epidemiology
  • Lymphoma / veterinary
  • Male
  • Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Neoplasms / veterinary*
  • Prevalence
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Risk Factors
  • Skin Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Skin Neoplasms / veterinary