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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Intranasal malignant melanoma in a dog.

Journal:
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
Year:
2006
Authors:
Hicks, Daniel G & Fidel, Janean L
Affiliation:
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
Species:
dog

Abstract

A 10-year-old, female Newfoundland-cross dog was presented for evaluation of chronic intermittent unilateral epistaxis, nasal stertor, and sneezing. Nasal magnetic resonance imaging revealed a 3 x 5-cm mass in the left nasal cavity. Histopathological evaluation of nasal biopsies determined that the mass was a malignant melanoma. The mass was surgically resected and treated with bilateral opposed photon-beam radiation. This is the first report to describe the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of an intranasal malignant melanoma in a dog.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17088396/