Equine basal cell tumors: 6 cases (1985-1999) |
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Authors: | Slovis N M McEntee M C Fairley R A Galuppo L D Théon A P |
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Affiliation: | Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, USA. NMSLOVIS@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: | Basal cell tumors are rare benign tumors in horses. Over a 15-year period, 6 horses were diagnosed with basal cell tumors. The tumors were well-circumscribed. freely moveable, firm, raised papules, nodules, or masses that ranged from 0.6 to 5 cm in diameter. Five of the 6 tumors were ulcerated. Based on gross appearance, the tumors were diagnosed as sarcoids, and 1 was diagnosed as a melanoma. The range of age of affected horses was 6-26 years. The tumors were identified clinically 1 week to 3 years before excision. In 4 horses for which information was available, complete surgical excision was curative with no recurrence 4 months to 2 years after removal. |
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Keywords: | Benign Melanoma Sarcoid Squamous cell carcinoma Trichoblastoma |
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