Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse with lameness and hoof problems - what are keratomas?
By Christman, Crystal·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2008·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Multiple keratomas in an equine foot.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 19-year-old Arabian gelding was brought in for limping on his left hind leg and a noticeable change in the shape of his hoof. X-rays showed a specific area in the bone of the hoof that was concerning. The veterinarian performed surgery to remove three abnormal growths called keratomas, which were affecting the hoof. After the procedure, the horse's lameness improved, and he was able to recover well.
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Abstract
A 19-year-old, Arabian gelding was presented for left hindlimb lameness and deviation of the hoof wall. Radiographs revealed a semicircular, radiolucent area in the lateral edge of the distal phalanx. Three distinct keratomas were successfully removed following hoof wall resection.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19043490/