Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Squamous cell carcinoma invading the right temporomandibular joint in a Belgian mare.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Perrier, Melanie et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Science · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This report discusses a rare case involving a Belgian mare with squamous cell carcinoma, which is a type of skin cancer, that had spread to her right jaw joint, a nearby air-filled space in her throat, and her skull. To diagnose the issue, the veterinarians used X-rays, a special type of imaging called computed tomography (CT), and examined tissue samples under a microscope. The CT scan provided clearer details about how far the cancer had spread and its exact location compared to the X-rays. Unfortunately, the report does not specify the treatment or outcome for this mare.
Abstract
This report describes a rare case of squamous cell carcinoma invading the right temporomandibular joint, right guttural pouch, and calvarium. Radiography, computed tomography, and histopathology were performed in the diagnostic workup. Computed tomography depicted more accurately than radiography the invasive nature, exact location, and extent of the lesion.
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