Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cryotherapy of periocular squamous cell carcinoma in the horse.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1977
- Authors:
- Hilbert, B J et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Three horses with squamous cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer) around their eyes were treated using cryotherapy, which involves applying liquid nitrogen to freeze the tumors. In two of the horses, the tumors completely disappeared after treatment. However, the third horse experienced only temporary relief from the tumor and its discomfort. Overall, the treatment was successful for two out of the three horses.
Abstract
Squamous cell carcinoma around the eyes of 3 horses was treated with liquid nitrogen, using cryotherapy probes as the method of application. In 2 cases, there was complete regression of the tumor; in the 3rd case, remission and relief of discomfort were temporary.
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