Difference between revisions of "Keratoma - Donkey"

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Keratoma resection (Image courtesy of The Donkey Sanctuary)

Tumours of the epidermis and inner hoof wall can cause lameness if they exert pressure on the sensitive tissue within the hoof capsule.

Well defined semicircular radiolucent area on the distal margin of the distal phalanx

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

The hoof capsule may be permanently distorted and the new horn may lack full strength and resilience

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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 [[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.
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 * The hoof capsule may be permanently distorted and the new horn may lack full strength and resilience
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