Acorn-related acquired pseudomelanosis in Calabrian black pigs

Abstract Background Melanosis of lymph nodes in black pigs has generally been related to regression of congenital melanoma and, occasionally, to ingestion of acorns. The aim of this manuscript is to confirm the hypothesis of a possible acquired acorn-related pseudomelanosis in the Nero Calabrese pig...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Lanteri, Jessica Maria Abbate, Carmelo Iaria, Daniele Macrì, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Fabio Marino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-019-1934-5