Leiomyoma of the iris in a Sprague-Dawley rat

J Comp Pathol. 1987 Mar;97(2):227-9. doi: 10.1016/0021-9975(87)90044-2.

Abstract

A leiomyoma of the iris was composed of bundles of spindle-shaped cells with abundant myoglial fibres and represents the first observation of this rare tumour in a rat.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Iris Diseases / pathology
  • Iris Diseases / veterinary*
  • Leiomyoma / pathology
  • Leiomyoma / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Rats
  • Rats, Inbred Strains
  • Rodent Diseases / pathology*
  • Uveal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Uveal Neoplasms / veterinary*