Ovarian tumors can be categorized based on their cell origin. They are epithelial tumors, germ cell tumors and sex cord stromal cell tumors. There Only the follicular cysts cause clinical signs that are easily apparent. These cysts can produce enough estrogen to cause vulvar swelling and the blood tinged discharge seen when dogs are in heat. This may go on for a long time, since the dog is not really in a heat cycle. In most cases, there is not any desire to mate on the part of the female affected with this condition. Epithelial tumors and sex cord stromal tumors together account for 80-90% of all canine ovarian tumors.
Breeds like Boxers, German Shepherds, Yorkshire Terriers, English Bulldogs are at increased risk for granulosa-theca cell tumors, a type of sex cord stromal cell tumor. Ovarian tumors are generally treated with ovariohysterectomy.
Breeds like Boxers, German Shepherds, Yorkshire Terriers, English Bulldogs are at increased risk for granulosa-theca cell tumors, a type of sex cord stromal cell tumor. Ovarian tumors are generally treated with ovariohysterectomy.
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