Canine Cutaneous Haemangiosarcoma: Biomarkers and Survival

• Published in: Journal of comparative pathology Vol. 166; pp. 87 - 96
• Main Authors: Nóbrega, D.F., Sehaber, V.F., Madureira, R., Bracarense, A.P.F.R.L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2019
• Subjects: Animals; Biomarkers, Tumor - analysis; cutaneous haemangiosarcoma; dog; Dog Diseases - mortality; Dogs; Female; Hemangiosarcoma - veterinary; immunohistochemistry; Male; prognosis; Skin Neoplasms - veterinary; immunohistochemistry; dog; prognosis; cutaneous haemangiosarcoma

Haemangiosarcoma (HSA) is a malignant tumour of vascular endothelial cells. It is common in dogs, but rare in other species, and may arise in any tissue. A dermal location of canine HSA has been associated with short survival and recurrence after surgical excision. Solar radiation has been proposed...