Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasonographic imaging of a keratoma in a horse.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1992
- Authors:
- Seahorn, T L et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A horse with ongoing lameness was examined, and the vets suspected it had a keratoma, which is a type of growth on the hoof. They used ultrasound imaging to confirm this diagnosis, which is usually made through a combination of the horse's history, physical examination, and X-rays. With the ultrasound results, the veterinarians were able to create an effective treatment plan. This treatment successfully resolved the horse's condition.
Abstract
Ultrasonography was used to confirm the tentative diagnosis of keratoma in a horse admitted for chronic progressive lameness. A definitive diagnosis of keratoma traditionally has been diagnosed by history, clinical findings, and radiographic evaluation. Confirmation of the keratoma by use of ultrasonography facilitated the formulation of a treatment plan that resolved the condition.
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