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Daniel M. Albert, MD, MS; Richard R. Dubielzig, DVM, Dip ACVP; Yong Li, MD; Ton Lin, MS; Aneesh Neekhra, MD; Werhner Orilla, DVM; Meg Ramos, DVM, PhD, Dip ACVP; M. Shahriar Salamat, MD, PhD; James A. Burke, BS

Arch Ophthalmol. 2009;127(8):1080-1082.

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A cynomolgus monkey had a choroidal melanoma. The clinical findings, ophthalmic and systemic investigations, and histopathological examination are described.

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A 7-year-old female cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis) was obtained in January 2006. Results of the prearrival screening tests for tuberculosis and simian retrovirus were negative. Mild hepatomegaly and moderate dental tartar were present on physical examination on arrival. Minimal hypochromic, normocytic anemia, neutropenia, and lymphocytosis were found on clinicopathological examination. The serum chemistry data, including levels of hepatic enzymes, were unremarkable.

A prestudy ocular examination was performed in May 2006. Results of the external and anterior segment examinations of both eyes were unremarkable. The dilated examination showed a healthy retina in . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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