VPP-0077
QUESTION
The most common malignant cutaneous tumour in dogs is?
OPTIONS
(A) Lipomas
(B) Adenomas
(C) Mast cell tumours
(D) Histiocytomas
ANSWER
(C) Mast cell tumours
EXPLANATION
Mast cell tumors are the most common malignant cutaneous tumors in dogs and arise from neoplastic mast cells within the dermis or subcutis. Lipomas are benign adipocytic tumors, adenomas are generally benign epithelial tumors, and histiocytomas are usually benign cutaneous tumors in dogs. Hence, option C is correct.