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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.
==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
==Literature Search==
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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]
==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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