Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with malignant melanoma in third eyelid causing eye bulge
By Roels, S & Ducatelle, R·Published in Journal of comparative pathology·1998·Department of Biocontrol·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Malignant melanoma of the nictitating membrane in a cat (Felis vulgaris).
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old cat was brought in with a noticeable growth on its eye, which was causing the eye to bulge out. The tumor was found to be a malignant melanoma originating from the nictitating membrane (the third eyelid), and it had spread to the brain and lungs. Unfortunately, due to the aggressive nature of the cancer, treatment options were limited, and the prognosis was poor. This case highlights the importance of monitoring any unusual growths around your cat's eyes.
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Abstract
A case of malignant melanoma of the nictitating membrane in a 10-year-old cat is described. The primary unilateral tumour mass appeared to originate from the surface of the nictitating membrane, with infiltrative growth in the orbital cavity, resulting in exophthalmia. No ocular involvement was noted. Metastatic spread was seen in the cerebrum and the lungs. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a metastasizing melanoma originating from the nictitating membrane in a cat.
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