Granuloma formation associated with the ventral submandibular scent glands of rabbits: a case series

Abstract

Two entire male rabbits were presented with soft tissue thickening of areas on the ventral submandibular border of their chins. Subsequent imaging and further examination, including surgical investigation, ruled out bone or dental involvement, and surgical excision with concurrent castration was curative. Histopathology revealed granuloma formation, apocrine gland hyperplasia, and perivascular dermatitis, with, in one case, perihidradenitis and evidence of coagulative necrosis of apocrine glands with presumed secondary bacterial colonisation. No further lesions were noted at follow-up 24 months later in either case.