Excision as treatment of dermal melanomatosis in horses: 11 cases (1994-2000) |
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Authors: | Rowe Emma L Sullins Kenneth E |
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Affiliation: | Marion duPont Scott Equine Center, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA. |
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Abstract: | OBJECTIVE: To determine whether excision was an acceptable treatment for dermal melanomatosis in horses. DESIGN: Retrospective study. ANIMALS: 11 horses with dermal melanomatosis involving the perineal, perianal, or perirectal region or ventral surface of the tail in which treatment consisted of tumor excision. PROCEDURE: Medical records were reviewed. Follow-up information was obtained from owners through telephone interviews. RESULTS: 9 of the 11 horses were alive at the time of follow-up interviews. None of the horses had regrowth at the surgery site where the primary tumor was removed. There were no confirmed clinical signs of internal metastasis. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Results suggest that excision of dermal melanomatosis in horses may be a reasonable treatment option. |
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