Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Photocoagulation of limbal melanoma in dogs and cats: 15 cases (1989-1993).
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1996
- Authors:
- Sullivan, T C et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Companion Animals and Special Species Medicine · United States
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate immediate clinical effects and long-term results of neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser treatment of limbal melanoma in dogs and cats. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. ANIMALS: 13 dogs and 2 cats. RESULTS: At the time of treatment, 9 tumors were progressively enlarging and 4 were static. Recent growth characteristics of 2 tumors were not reported. Total energy applied ranged from 7.5 to 572 J. In all eyes, pigmented tissue shrank after treatment; however, 3 tumors recurred, 1 at 3 months and 2 at 1 year after treatment. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Photocoagulation may be an effective means of treating limbal melanoma in dogs and cats.
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