05/12/2017
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Bovine
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Dermal melanocytoma in a calf
In a 10 months, male, friesian calf a pedunculated, spherical mass of about 20cm in diameter was observed in the cervical region. When sectioned, the mass showed a homogeneous black coloured surface.
The histopathological study showed a benign neoplasic proliferation that was classified as a dermal melanocytoma.
Pedunculated mass in the cervical region of a calf.
The mass has ulcerated areas.
When sectioned it showed a homogeneous black coloured surface.
Detail of the sectioned surface.
