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. 1986 Jun;27(6):250–251.

Dermoid Sinus Removal in a Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog

J S Gammie
PMCID: PMC1680260  PMID: 17422670

Abstract

A three year old Rhodesian Ridgeback dog with a history of a small draining tract in the dorsal cervical area, was found to have a dermoid sinus on surgical exploration. The affected tissue was removed and histopathology done. The sinus is an inherited condition in this breed of dog, with surgical correction and neutering of affected individuals the treatments of choice to reduce the incidence of the dermoid sinus condition in the next generation.

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