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Department of Pathobioloy and Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
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Department of Small Animal Internal Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Faculty of Specialized Veterinary Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
Abstract
Case Description- A seven-year-old female terrier dog with a large mass in the posterior aspect of the right thigh was referred to the Veterinary Clinic of Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman.
Clinical Findings- The hyperpigmented mass without any sign of inflammation, pain and redness was seen at the right thigh.
Treatment and Outcome- The abnormal mass was removed surgically. Histopathologic examinations confirmed the occurrence of myxoma.
Clinical Relevance - Myxoma is a rare tumor in domestic animals especially dog and surgical treatment is the choice.
Derakhshanfar,A , Mashhadi Rafie,S and Nazem,M N . (2007). Myxoma in a Terrier Dog: A Case Report. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery, 02(2), 79-82.
MLA
Derakhshanfar,A , , Mashhadi Rafie,S , and Nazem,M N . "Myxoma in a Terrier Dog: A Case Report", Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery, 02, 2, 2007, 79-82.
HARVARD
Derakhshanfar A, Mashhadi Rafie S, Nazem M N. (2007). 'Myxoma in a Terrier Dog: A Case Report', Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery, 02(2), pp. 79-82.
CHICAGO
A Derakhshanfar, S Mashhadi Rafie and M N Nazem, "Myxoma in a Terrier Dog: A Case Report," Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery, 02 2 (2007): 79-82,
VANCOUVER
Derakhshanfar A, Mashhadi Rafie S, Nazem M N. Myxoma in a Terrier Dog: A Case Report. Iran J Vet Surg. 2007;02(2):79-82.
