Dermal melanoma with plasmacytoid differentiation in a dog

Ricardo E Mendes1, Ronald H Tolbert2, Catherine E Thorn3

  • 1Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA.

Summary

A dog diagnosed with dermal melanoma exhibited plasmacytoid features, mimicking human plasmacytoid melanoma. This rare canine cancer presented diagnostic challenges and aggressive recurrence.