Abstract
Primary melanoma of the gastrointestinal tract is a rare, highly malignant neoplasm that is associated with an unfavorable long-term prognosis. Animal studies are needed to further characterize this tumor and to develop new and more effective protocols. A spontaneous canine intestinal melanoma is described which, because of its local aggressive behavior and advanced stage, was not treatable with conventional strategies, thus being a potential candidate for investigational trials.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Abdomen / diagnostic imaging*
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Animals
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Biopsy
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Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
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Dog Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Dog Diseases / pathology
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Dogs
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Endosonography / veterinary
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Intestinal Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Intestinal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Intestinal Neoplasms / pathology
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Intestinal Neoplasms / veterinary*
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Male
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Melanoma / diagnosis
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Melanoma / pathology
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Melanoma / veterinary*
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Neoplasm Staging / veterinary
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Prognosis