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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Primary ocular melanoma in a young horse.

Journal:
Equine veterinary journal
Year:
1975
Authors:
Ramadan, R O
Species:
horse

Abstract

The clinical features and pathology of an ocular melanoma in a young born-grey mare are described. The tumour, possibly arising on the cornea, invaded the eye and extra-orbital muscles. Histologically; it consisted predominantly of spindle-shaped and polygonal cells containing melanin.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1116496/