Malignant melanoma of the third eyelid in a horse

[Guillermo Rodriguez]

Malignant melanoma of the third eyelid in a horse

Equine Veterinary Education 2013; In Press

Authors: V. Albanese*†, J. C. Newton‡ and R. W. Waguespack†
Pages:5 Pages
Language: English
Format DF
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Descrption/Abstract:

Summary
An 8-year-old grey Quarter Horse gelding was referred for
evaluation of a rapidly growing mass associated with the third
eyelid of the left eye. A pigmented mass of approximately
2 cm in diameter was palpated and visualised associated with
the conjunctival lining of the nictitans. It was not possible to
palpate normal nictitans deep to the base of the mass. A full
dermatological examination revealed no other melanomas in
common sites. Based on the size and rapid growth of the mass,
surgical excision and one application of local chemotherapy
was performed under general anaesthesia. Histopathology
confirmed the diagnosis of malignant melanoma and the
presence of clean surgical margins. There was no recurrence
at 5 weeks post surgery. To our knowledge, this is the first report
of a primary malignant melanoma of the third eyelid in a horse

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