Musculoskeletal system neoplasia.
Abstract: Tumors of the musculoskeletal system are rare in horses; however, they must be taken seriously. Diagnosis requires observation of clinical signs, radiographic findings, and histological examination. Veterinarians must realize prognosis is not favorable for most tumors; however, some of these tumors can be treated or at least ameliorated. Tumors discussed in this article include: osteoma and osteosarcoma; osteoblastoma; chondrosarcoma; fibroma and fibrosarcoma; plasma cell myeloma; synovioma; rhabdomyosarcoma and tumors metastatic to the musculoskeletal system.
Publication Date: 1999-01-19 PubMed ID: 9891723DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30185-2Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research paper focuses on the occurrence of rare tumors in the musculoskeletal system of horses and presents the diagnosis methods along with prognosis and possible treatment options.
Overview of Musculoskeletal System Neoplasia
- The study is primarily about neoplasia, or the process in which tumors grow, in the musculoskeletal system of horses.
- Despite their rare occurrence, the researchers emphasize that these tumors should be taken seriously as they can pose significant health risks to the animals.
Diagnosis of Tumors
- Diagnosis of these tumors involves observing clinical signs, analyzing radiographic findings, and conducting histological examinations.
- Clinical signs refer to the visible symptoms manifested by the horse such as difficulty in movement or visible lumps.
- Radiographic findings are the results obtained from imaging tests, while histological examination involves the study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
Prognosis and Treatment
- The prognosis for most tumors in the horse’s musculoskeletal system is unfavorable.
- However, the research suggests that some of these tumors can be treated or at least the resultant symptoms can be managed.
Types of Tumors Explored
- The research specifically discusses various kinds of tumors including osteoma and osteosarcoma, osteoblastoma, chondrosarcoma, fibroma and fibrosarcoma, plasma cell myeloma, synovioma, rhabdomyosarcoma and tumors metastatic to the musculoskeletal system.
- Each of these tumor types have different characteristics, and their treatment and prognosis can vary.
Cite This Article
APA
Schooley EK, Hendrickson DA.
(1999).
Musculoskeletal system neoplasia.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 14(3), 535-vi.
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30185-2 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis
- Bone Neoplasms / secondary
- Bone Neoplasms / veterinary
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horse Diseases / pathology
- Horses
- Muscle Neoplasms / diagnosis
- Muscle Neoplasms / secondary
- Muscle Neoplasms / veterinary
Citations
This article has been cited 2 times.- Poore LA, Duncan N, Williams J. Unilateral subcutaneous fibroma in the distal femoral region of a 5-year-old Nooitgedacht mare. J S Afr Vet Assoc 2018 Dec 5;89(0):e1-e4.
- Carpenter AL, Townsend KS, Johnson PJ, Kim DY. Disseminated pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma in a horse. J Vet Diagn Invest 2025 Jan;37(1):203-207.
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