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| + | ==Introduction== |
| + | [[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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| + | ==Diagnosis== |
| + | ===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. |
| + | * Hoof capsule must be adequately stabilised during the period of re-growth. |
| + | * 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== |
| + | [[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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