What Is Your Diagnosis? Submandibular Mass in a Dog

Veterinary Clinical Pathology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Whitney Chandler, Barbara E. Powers, Devorah M. Stowe, Nancy B. Collicutt
DOI: 10.1111/vcp.70078
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Abstract

canine | extramedullary plasmacytoma | malignant | MUM1 | plasma cell | salivary gland A 7-year-old, neutered male, canine Mastiff mix presented to the Oncology Service at a specialty hospital for evaluation of a submandibular mass, difficulty swallowing, and lethargy.Physical examination revealed an approximately 4 cm diameter, firm, deep, and adherent mass in the area of the left mandibular salivary gland and a soft, small, left mandibular lymph node.Serum chemistry and complete blood count were unremarkable.Thoracic radiographs and abdominal ultrasound did not reveal evidence of metastasis.Computed tomography confirmed a soft

Fields of Study & Subjects

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Veterinary Oncology Research Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Veterinary Clinical Pathology
Volume
55
Issue
S1
Pages
S16–S18
Publication date
16 January 2026
Language
EN