Alfonso De la Mora Valle

Dr. Alfonso De la Mora Valle

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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 April 2021 in Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology
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ACAlvar Alonzo Cruz-Tamayo
Alvar Alonzo Cruz-Tamayo
MLMaría Eugenia López-Arellano
María Eugenia López-Arellano
RGRoberto Gonzalez Garduño
Roberto Gonzalez Garduño
GTGlafiro Torres-Hernández
Glafiro Torres-Hernández
AVAlfonso De la Mora Valle
Alfonso De la Mora Valle
MHMiguel Huchin-Cab
Miguel Huchin-Cab

5 July 2025 in Animals
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AVAlfonso De la Mora Valle
Alfonso De la Mora Valle
SGSergio Daniel Gómez-Gómez
Sergio Daniel Gómez-Gómez
EMEnrique Trasviña Muñoz
Enrique Trasviña Muñoz
PHPaulina Haro
Paulina Haro
MRMelissa Macias Rioseco
Melissa Macias Rioseco
GLGilberto Lopez-Valencia
Gilberto Lopez-Valencia
Cutaneous neoplasia is among the most common illnesses in dogs and can pose significant risks. Accurate morphological diagnosis of these conditions is vital for effective treatment and management. In this retrospective study, a total of 3746 canine skin biopsies were submitted to a veterinary reference diagnostic laboratory and evaluated using histopathology. The variables assessed included age, sex, breed, lesion, location, and histopathological diagnosis. Non-neoplastic lesions accounted for 61% of all analyzed samples, while neoplastic tumors accounted for 39%. When looking at age, dogs ranging 3–6 years and 7–9 years had at least six times higher risk of developing malignant neoplasia compared to those aged 0–2 years. Among the malignant neoplasms, mast cell tumors, hemangiosarcoma, and squamous cell carcinoma were the most observed, representing 30%, 18%, and 12% of cases, respectively. The breeds most frequently affected by malignant neoplasms included Pit Bull Terriers, Boxers, and mixed breeds, all of which comprised the majority of mast cell tumor cases at 50.54%. These findings are novel in this field and may assist small animal veterinarians in making preliminary diagnoses, while also helping pet owners understand the importance of skin cancer and its early detection.