Malignant anterior uveal melanoma with diffuse metastasis in a dog
Minami, T.; Patnaik, A.K.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 201(12): 1894-1896
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 1483910 Document Number: 388241
Enucleation was performed in 10-year-old sexually intact female mixed-breed German Shepherd Dog. Histologic examination revealed that the dog had an uveal amelanotic melanoma of the eye. The tumor consisted of anaplastic cells with a high mitotic index, indicating malignancy. On examination 3 months after enucleation, the dog had difficulty breathing and nasal discharge. Radiography revealed pulmonary metastasis. The dog was euthanatized. Necropsy revealed diffuse metastasis involving various organs.