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==Description==
* 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
==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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