27/04/2009
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Neoplasia (porcine)
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Cutaneous melanoma in pigs
In breeds used in biomedical experimentation (Hormal and Sinclair miniature) have been described as congenital neoplasms.
A: Cutaneous melanoma in a six months old pig . B: Inguinal lymph node metastasis .
A: Cutaneous melanoma in the hind limb of a six months old pig . Methastasis presented in the inguinal lymph node. B: This image corresponds to subcutaneous adipose tissue in the histological study the presence of benign-appearing melanocytes with ectopic migration to other dermal structures was observed. Its link to the presence of a melanoma is unknown.
