ALIPOMA OF THE EXTENSOR TENDON SHEATHS IN A HORSE |
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| Authors: | Elizabeth J Hammer DVM Kate Chope VMD Tanya D Lemire DVM Virginia B Reef DVM |
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| Institution: | Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square 19348-1692, USA. |
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| Abstract: | This report describes the identification and surgical removal of a lipoma from the extensor tendon sheaths of a horse. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of a lipoma of the extensor tendon sheaths of a horse. Ultrasonographic evaluation was crucial to patient management, providing information regarding the soft tissue mass characteristics, tumor margins and synovial involvement prior to surgical exploration. Surgical removal was performed and was curative. |
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| Keywords: | veterinary lipoma equine extensor tendon sheaths ultrasound |
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