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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Uveal amelanotic melanoma in a ragdoll cat.

Journal:
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
Year:
2020
Authors:
Jajou, Sarah
Affiliation:
Ontario Veterinary College · Canada
Species:
cat

Abstract

A 13-year-old castrated male ragdoll cat's left eye was evaluated for dyscoria, iridal thickening and color change of 2 years duration, as well as elevated intraocular pressure. The primary lesion seen on ophthalmic examination was a pale pink-white mass observed in the dorsomedial aspect of a diffusely thickened iris. Metastatic workup revealed hepatic and splenic nodules, but cytology was inconclusive. The left eye was enucleated, and histopathology was consistent with uveal amelanotic melanoma.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32675817/