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Canine (Golden Retriever) · CT — Thorax
Imaging findings
The patient presented with a mass that was identified as a cystic trichoepithelioma. This benign follicular cyst had ruptured, leading to the release of keratinous material into the surrounding tissue. This event elicited a strong inflammatory response. The mass was completely removed via surgical excision, which is considered curative for this type of lesion.
Diagnosis
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Cystic trichoepithelioma with rupture/inflammation
Confirmed
- Species
- Canine
- Breed
- Golden Retriever
- Age
- 9 years
- Sex
- Female spayed
- Weight
- 30 kg
- Level
- Radiologist
Contributed by
- Oren Ofer
DVM, DVSc, DACVR
25 cases
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Cite this case
Ofer O. Cystic trichoepithelioma with rupture/inflammation. Radabase case 66f6db82. Retrieved 2026-09-23 from https://www.radabase.vet/case/66f6db82-e1e1-4066-ab22-ebb8d7d3efab