Malignant melanoma of ear pinna in HFx breed cattle: A case report

Abstract

Malignant melanoma is uncommon tumour of melanin pigment. In present study a five years old female HFx breed cattle was presented with large sized pedunculated growth located at base of left ear. Tumorous mass was excised under sedation in addition to local infiltration. Biopsy of excised masses submitted for histopathological examination, which revealed malignant melanoma. Sutures were removed after twelve days however after 4 months reoccurrence observed at same site .