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[[Image:Keratoma donkey.jpg|right|thumb|200px|<small><center>Keratoma resection (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]] | [[Image:Keratoma donkey.jpg|right|thumb|200px|<small><center>Keratoma resection (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]] | ||
* Tumours of the epidermis and inner hoof wall can cause lameness if they exert pressure on the sensitive tissue within the hoof capsule. | * Tumours of the epidermis and inner hoof wall can cause lameness if they exert pressure on the sensitive tissue within the hoof capsule. | ||
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* The hoof capsule may be permanently distorted and the new horn may lack full strength and resilience | * The hoof capsule may be permanently distorted and the new horn may lack full strength and resilience | ||
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Description
- Tumours of the epidermis and inner hoof wall can cause lameness if they exert pressure on the sensitive tissue within the hoof capsule.
Diagnosis
Radiography
- Well defined semicircular radiolucent area on the distal margin of the distal phalanx
Treatment
- Complete excision of abnormal tissue, which may extend to the coronary band, can be curative. Best accomplished under general anaesthesia.
- Hoof capsule must be adequately stabilised during the period of re-growth.
- Potentially many months of restricted exercise and nursing care
Prognosis
- The hoof capsule may be permanently distorted and the new horn may lack full strength and resilience
References
- Crane, M. (2008) The donkey's foot In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) The Professional Handbook of the Donkey, 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 10
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