Professional paper

Chemodectoma

Iva Ciprić ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Chemodectoma, or necromaffin paraganglioma, is an extracardiac neoplasia in the area of the heart base. It often occurs in dogs, less frequently in cats, and even more rarely in cattle. This brief review describes the pathoanatomical and histopathological features of the tumor of the aortic body in dogs, which originates from chemoreceptor organs located in the tunica adventitia of the aortic arch. It is the second most common heart tumor, following hemangiosarcoma. Although the etiology of the tumor remains unknown, certain brachiocephalic dog breeds, such as boxers and Boston terriers, are predisposed to its development.

Keywords

chemodectoma; dog; pathological finding

Hrčak ID:

315468

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/315468

Publication date:

25.3.2024.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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