Professional paper

Mammary gland tumors in rabbits

Ivan Folnožić orcid.org/0000-0002-8988-0862 ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia *
Juraj Šavorić ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Hrvoje Capak orcid.org/0009-0004-4431-3882 ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Ivan Butković ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Gabrijela Jurkić Krsteska ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Ivan Tomić ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

Mammary gland tumours are among the most common tumours in rabbits and, as in cats, malignant histological forms predominate. There is currently no standardised classification of tumours in rabbits, and prognostic factors are unknown. They occur in a wide age range and almost exclusively in females or spayed females. Most mammary gland tumours are carcinomas. They are characterised by secretory activity and heterogeneity, so that they can occur together with non-neoplastic or benign changes in the mammary gland. The secretory activity may be an indication of the influence of prolactin on tumour development. Although carcinomas are often negative for oestrogen and progesterone receptors, this does not completely rule out an influence on tumour development. The primary option for the treatment of mammary gland tumours in rabbits is surgical resection. The prognosis for rabbits with adenocarcinoma of the mammary gland is generally poor, especially if metastases have occurred.

Keywords

neoplasia; rabbit; mammary gland; malignancy

Hrčak ID:

336260

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/336260

Publication date:

6.10.2025.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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