Feline iridal melanoma: a case report

Abstract

Feline diffuse iris melanoma is a statistically atypical pathology that compromises the eye, with the possibility of affecting other organs if a metastatic process occurs. Enucleation is usually a therapeutic alternative to reduce the risk of this process; however, this decision requires an adequate clinical examination. The diagnosis of this disease needs to be confirmed by histopathology and its follow-up must be continuous, through chest radiography, abdominal ultrasound and complete ophthalmological examination. This article presents the analysis and discussion of a feline diffuse iridal melanoma case in a domestic short hair cat, its clinical findings, the use of diagnostic aids and its therapeutic approach.