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Abstract

Incidence of cancer is increasing day by day in canine population. Cytological analysis is a quick, inexpensive and promising diagnostic technique to differentiate the benign and malignant cells. Previous reports have shown very good correlation of its outcome with histopathological findings. Despite this, its potential is still in its infancy in veterinary practice. Considering these facts, we have attempted to enhance the accuracy of the diagnostic outcome with the concomitant application of cytology, histopathology, gross morphology and morphometric analysis in spontaneous mammary gland tumors. In this study, we examined 15 cases of spontaneous canine mammary tumors, wherein 13.3% (2) and 86.6% (13) were found to be benign and malignant tumors, respectively. Amongst these, cytological analysis corroborated very well with histopathological findings in 84.61% (13) and 15.38% (2) incorrect diagnosis. In addition, gross morphology and morphometric analysis of the tumors were also conducted to gain additional insights in the outcome.