Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology
Open Access
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 40
  • Issue: 2

Cytological, histological and immunohistochemical evaluation of canine mammary tumors

  • Author:
  • C.A. Chavan2, M.P. Kaore2, A.G. Bhandarkar2, M.S. Dhakate1,2, N.V. Kurkure2,
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Published Online: Jun 1, 2016
  • Page Number: 139 to 143

1Department of Veterinary Surgery, Nagpur Veterinary College, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur-440001, India

2Department of Veterinary Pathology, Nagpur Veterinary College, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur-440001, India

*Corresponding author: e-mail: nitinkurkure@rediffmail.com

Abstract

Canine mammary tumor is the most common neoplasm with worldwide distribution. In present study a total of 30 spontaneous canine mammary tumors were evaluated based on cytology, histopathology and immunohistochemistry. Histological classification revealed 66% malignancy. Correlation of cytological and histological diagnosis was found to be 70%. Immunohistochemical staining with estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR)showed decreased expression with progression of malignancy.

Keywords

Canine, Cytology, Estrogen receptor, Mammary tumor, Progesterone receptor