Solar keratoma: An atypical case

Authors

  • Sean M Miller Summerveld Equine Hospital
  • Ralph H Katzwinkel Summerveld Equine Hospital

Abstract

This case report shows that keratomas can occur in both hind feet of equine patients and should be considered as a diagnosis for long-standing, intermittent lameness localised to the hooves. A Thoroughbred racehorse presented with long-standing abscessation of the right hind hoof. Owing to the long-standing nature, the abscess draining tract was surgically explored. A focal mass was found within the solar horn. Histopathology revealed the mass to be a keratoma. A similar mass was removed from the left hind hoof a few months later after similar presenting signs. This case shows that keratomas can occur in more than one hoof
within a short period and should be considered a differential diagnosis for long-standing lameness localised to the hoof.

Author Biographies

  • Sean M Miller, Summerveld Equine Hospital

    Summerveld Equine Hospital, Gillitts, South Africa

  • Ralph H Katzwinkel, Summerveld Equine Hospital

    Summerveld Equine Hospital, Gillitts, South Africa

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Published

2021-12-09

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Case Report