Adenoma and adenocarcinoma in sheep and goats

Abstract EN

In the present investigation, a total number of 26 sheep and 15 goats were surveyed for abnormal masses showed frequently on the skin areas of both animals (eye lids, ears, lips, nose, trunk and perineal).

A characteristic clinical signs represented as cachexia, emaciation and anemia.

The excised masses appeared grossly as nodular and papillary of dome-shaped.

Cross section was ulcerated, necrotized and bleeding surfaces of some cases.

Different kinds of neoplasm showed in the present search, were noticed using the routine technique of histopathology as available method of tumor diagnosis.

Also cystic papillary with and/or without epithelial hyperplasia of adnexal sweat glands (apocrine) besides polycysticadenoma and polycysticadenocinarcoma also detected.

Finally, intranasal adenocarcinoma as a characteristic nasal epithelial tumor also observed.

Surgical excision aimed to treat the case and to decrease the economic losses for the owners owing to the culling of the animals from the herd