Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Oral malignant melanoma in an 11-month-old Dobermann
By Ballinari, U et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·1998·Centro Veterinario Airone·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Case report: oral malignant melanoma in an 11-month-old Dobermann].
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Plain-English summary
An 11-month-old Dobermann was diagnosed with oral malignant melanoma, a type of cancer that is uncommon in young dogs. The dog showed signs of a tumor in its mouth, which was confirmed through X-rays, a biopsy, and tests on nearby lymph nodes. The best treatment option for this aggressive cancer is to surgically remove the tumor completely. Unfortunately, because this type of cancer often spreads quickly, the long-term outlook can be poor.
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Abstract
Oral malignant neoplasms are very common in old dogs. The prognosis of oral malignant melanoma (MM) for long-term survival is poor, because of early metastasis and delayed diagnosis. Oral MM in immature dogs is rare. A case of oral MM in an immature dog is described. The diagnostic workup includes radiographs of the tumor and thorax, a cytologic examination of the regional lymph nodes and a biopsy of the tumor. The therapy with the best chance of success is the radical surgical excision of the tumor.
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