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Most skin nodules in donkeys are [[Sarcoid - Donkey|'''sarcoids''']]. A few are the result of a
 
Most skin nodules in donkeys are [[Sarcoid - Donkey|'''sarcoids''']]. A few are the result of a
 
'''localised inflammatory response to insect bites''', but this occurs much less
 
'''localised inflammatory response to insect bites''', but this occurs much less
 
frequently than in horses. Other nodular diseases include '''melanoma''' and
 
frequently than in horses. Other nodular diseases include '''melanoma''' and
 
'''scarring'''. Transient nodules are a feature of '''urticaria'''.
 
'''scarring'''. Transient nodules are a feature of '''urticaria'''.
 
==Literature Search==
 
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==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 12:35, 18 March 2010


Most skin nodules in donkeys are sarcoids. A few are the result of a localised inflammatory response to insect bites, but this occurs much less frequently than in horses. Other nodular diseases include melanoma and scarring. Transient nodules are a feature of urticaria.

References

  • Knottenbelt, D. (2008) Skin disorders In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) The Professional Handbook of the Donkey, 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 8
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