Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Equine villonodularsynovitis: a case survey.
- Journal:
- The Cornell veterinarian
- Year:
- 1980
- Authors:
- Barclay, W P et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study looked at 19 cases of a condition called villonodular synovitis in 14 horses. The researchers examined the horses' physical signs and X-ray results, and they described how to surgically remove the problem. The case histories showed that surgery is effective in treating this condition, while just resting the horse without surgery does not help. Additionally, it seems that radiation therapy after surgery is not needed. Overall, the treatment worked well for the horses that underwent surgery.
Abstract
Nineteen cases of villonodular synovitis as identified in 14 horses are presented. Physical and radiographic findings are discussed and the surgical correction described. Case histories indicate that surgical extirpation of the lesion is corrective and that rest without surgical intervention is ineffective. Radiation therapy following surgery does not appear to be necessary.
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