Disease Ontology ID: DDTO:0000343

Disease Description: Basal cell tumors are growths that originate from the epithelial layer of skin. This category of tumor includes both benign and malignant tumors.

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Disease Symptom: Signs of Basal Cell Tumors in Dogs may include: A solitary, firm, well circumscribed, hairless growth;Affected areas on the head, neck, and shoulders.

Disease Cause: There is no known cause of basal cell tumors.

Disease Diagnose: A complete blood cell count (CBC), biochemical profile, and urinalysis should be performed in all cases, and are most often within normal limits;Screening chest X-rays, although often within normal limits, may be of benefit in older patients;Fine needles aspirates to retrieve cells for analysis with a small needle and syringe ;Biopsy of the mass is necessary for definitive diagnosis.

Treat Method: Treatment of choice is surgical removal of the tumor;Complete surgical excision is usually curative.

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