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Melanotic tumors in the paraproctal tissue in some cases, because of the large size of the new-growths, cause paralysis of the sciatic nerve.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

Melanotic Cancer.—Under this head are included all new growths which contain an excess of melanin pigment.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

Melanotic Cancer of Lymphatics of Skin secondary to a Growth in the Sole of the Foot.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

Melanotic tumors have been found in the brain and meninges in the form of small, black nodules in gray horses, and in one instance are believed to have induced the condition known as stringhalt.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.