Malignant melanoma in goats: a clinico-pathological study.
The clinicopathological features of 62 cases of malignant melanoma in goats in Sudan are described. The tumours occurred most frequently in grey or brown goats. The predilection site was the perineum. The tumour invaded locally and metastasized through lymphatics and blood vessels. Surgical excision of the tumour was followed or preceded by lymphadenectomy in some cases. The tumour was highly malignant and carried a poor prognosis. Possible aetiological factors are discussed.
Ramadan
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Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Medical Science, King Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
el Hassan
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Taj el Deen
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D000367:Age Factors; D000820:Animal Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding; D005260:Female; D006041:Goats; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*