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==Introduction==
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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>]]
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* 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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==Diagnosis==
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===Radiography===
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* Well defined semicircular radiolucent area on the distal margin of the distal phalanx
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==Treatment==
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* Complete excision of abnormal tissue, which may extend to the coronary band,  can be curative. Best accomplished under general anaesthesia.
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* Hoof capsule must be adequately stabilised during the period of re-growth.
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* Potentially many months of restricted exercise and nursing care
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==Prognosis==
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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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==Literature Search==
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[[File:CABI logo.jpg|left|90px]]
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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=ab%3A%28keratoma%29+AND+od%3A%28donkeys%29 Keratoma in donkeys publications]
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==References==
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* 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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