Ocular melanoma in dogs: report of two cases

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Ana Paula Teixeira da Silva
Marina Lie Sawada
Alessandra Oliveira Pinheiro
Maria Lúcia Marcucci Torres
Priscila Carvalho de Oliveira Balieiro

Abstract

Melanomas are usually skin cancers, but may occur when clusters of melanocytes are found. These tumors have two classes: benign melanoma, referred to as melanocytoma, and malignant melanoma. The most common site of it’s occurrence is in the dog’s mouth, but among ocular tumors represent the most common primary eye cancer in this species. Their location could be in the conjunctiva, limbus (epibulbar tissues), anterior uvea, choroid and eye annexes. The anatomical location of these neoplasms is of great importance to determine the most appropriate treatment protocol and therefore their prognosis.

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SILVA, A. P. T. DA; SAWADA, M. L.; PINHEIRO, A. O.; TORRES, M. L. M.; BALIEIRO, P. C. DE O. Ocular melanoma in dogs: report of two cases. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, v. 11, n. 1, p. 24-31, 1 Jan. 2013.
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SMALL ANIMALS CLINIC