A case of metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma in German shepherd

  • Woo, Gye-hyeong (Pathology Division, National Veterinary Research & Quarantine Service) ;
  • Kim, Jae-hoon (Pathology Division, National Veterinary Research & Quarantine Servic) ;
  • Roh, In-soon (Pathology Division, National Veterinary Research & Quarantine Service)
  • Published : 2000.09.01

Abstract

Intestinal adenocacinomas are uncommon in dogs, and they occur most frequently in the colon and rectum of animals averaging 8-9 years old. Also, they have been reported rarely in cattle, goats, horses and swine. This tumors occur slightly higher in males than in females. Boxers, collies, poodles, and German shepherds are prediposed. (omitted)

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