Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Carbon dioxide laser removal of a verrucous sarcoid from the ear of a horse.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1989
- Authors:
- Palmer, S E
- Affiliation:
- New Jersey Equine Clinic
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A horse had a type of tumor called a verrucous sarcoid removed from its ear using a carbon dioxide laser. This method allowed the veterinarian to take out all the tumor cells while causing very little harm to the healthy cartilage underneath. The horse healed well, showing only a little change in appearance. After 11 months, there were no signs that the tumor came back.
Abstract
A verrucous sarcoid was removed from the ear of a horse, using a carbon dioxide laser. The use of carbon dioxide laser excision and ablation enabled complete removal of tumor cells, with minimal damage to underlying normal cartilage. Cosmetic healing was observed with minimal disfigurement. Recurrence of the tumor was not observed after 11 months.
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