Open AccessUveal myxoid leiomyosarcoma in a horse
Author(s) -
Grosås Siv,
Østevik Liv,
Revold Tobias,
Ottesen Nina,
Ropstad ErnstOtto
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1190
Subject(s) - medicine , leiomyosarcoma , uveitis , horse , glaucoma , ophthalmology , dermatology , surgery , biology , paleontology
Key Clinical Message A uveal leiomyosarcoma of a horse is reported. There are few published reports of intraocular tumors in horses. Intraocular tumors challenge animal welfare by causing uveitis, glaucoma, and loss of vision. Knowledge regarding treatment of intraocular tumors with globe preservation is sparse, and further investigations on this topic are required.