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| − | ===Adenocarcinomas of the Glands of the Anal Sac (Apocrine Glands)===
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| − | * Apocrine glands are the true anal glands- not to be confused with the anal sacs or the perianal glands.
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| − | * Much less common than intestinal adenocarcinoma.
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| − | * Commoner in bitches than dogs.
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| − | * Can be bilateral.
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| − | * Consequences:
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| − | ** May cause local problems.
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| − | ** May metastasise.
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| − | ** Often secrete a parahormone-like substance to cause paraneoplastic syndrome.
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| − | *** This can arise even when the primary tumour is very small.
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| − | *** Results in bone resorption and hypercalcaemia,
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| − | **** In turn can cause renal failure. which in turn can cause renal failure.[[Category:Intestines,_Small_and_Large_-_Pathology]]
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