Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with rare iris tumor called myxoid leiomyoma
By Billson, F Mark et al.·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2003·Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Myxoid leiomyoma of the iris in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
An 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier was diagnosed with a rare tumor in the eye called a leiomyoma. The dog showed signs of eye problems, and the tumor was confirmed through specialized tests that looked at the tissue under a microscope. This type of tumor is unusual in dogs, and in this case, it had a unique feature called myxoid change, which hasn't been reported before in similar tumors. Treatment options would typically involve surgical removal of the tumor, and it's important for pet owners to discuss the best approach with their veterinarian.
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Abstract
A leiomyoma of the iris is described in an 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier. This is a rare primary intraocular tumor in dogs and we describe the clinical presentation, gross findings and histopathologic characteristics of this tumor. The diagnosis was made on the basis of light microscopy and immunohistochemical staining using antidesmin antibodies, which is specific for myogenic tissues. An unusual feature of the tumor was the presence of myxoid change. To our knowledge myxoid change has not been previously described in a primary intraocular leiomyoma.
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