Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chemotherapeutics in Equine Practice.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Malalana, Fernando
- Affiliation:
- Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital · United Kingdom
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancerous cells through the use of cytotoxic drugs. Whilst the use of systemic (intravenous) chemotherapy in equine practice is generally limited to the management of lymphoma, cytotoxic drugs are commonly used in the treatment of accessible skin tumors, either by topical application in the form of ointments or injected intralesionally. These drugs should be employed with caution due to the risk of serious adverse effects. In addition, extreme caution should be followed when preparing, handling, administering, and disposing them, due to their carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic properties.
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39155164/