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| − | ==Introduction==
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| − | [[Image:Melanoma donkey.jpg|right|thumb|200px|<small><center>Orbital/scleral melanoma (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
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| − | Melanomas are '''rare in donkeys''' but do occur from time to time '''around the eye region''' in particular. There is little correlation with hair coat and skin colours.
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| − | ==Diagnosis==
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| − | As with any other nodular skin disease a biopsy is usually helpful.
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| − | ==Treatment==
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| − | The options for treatment are very limited. Whilst in horses '''oral cimetidine''' for 30 days or more, has been reported to
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| − | be effective, D. Knottenbelt has had no visible benefit from this treatment in donkeys. However, case numbers
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| − | are very low and the dose may not be similar, so it is difficult to make any firm statements.
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| − | It may be possible to '''surgically remove''' individual troublesome lesions (such as those occurring in the eyelid or sclera). There is no published information on the likely malignancy of asinine melanoma.
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| − | ==Literature Search==
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| − | Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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| − | [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=ab%3A%28melanoma%29+AND+od%3A%28donkeys%29 Melanoma in donkeys publications]
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| − | ==References==
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| − | * Knottenbelt, D. (2008) Skin disorders In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 8
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