Basal cell adenoma in dog: A case report

Basal cell adenoma is a benign epithelial tumour, frequently involving glandular structures. Reported cases of basal cell adenoma also involve parotid gland. This case report highlights the occurrence of basal cell adenoma in a skin tumour of a six years old male Labrador dog. Growth measuring 13×10 cm was present over left scapular region since last 6 months. Surgical excision of growth was done under standard anaesthetic protocol. Excised mass was subjected for histopathological examination for analyzing the nature of tumour. Histopathology revealed presence of basal cell adenoma in the dog.