Unilateral subcutaneous fibroma in the distal femoral region of a 5-year-old Nooitgedacht mare

Authors

  • Luke A Poore University of Pretoria
  • Neil Duncan University of Pretoria
  • June Williams University of Pretoria

Abstract

A non-ossified unilateral subcutaneous fibroma was diagnosed in the distal femoral region of a 5-year-old Nooitgedacht mare. Histopathological examination of the excised mass revealed long interweaving bundles of semi-mature monotonous collagenous connective tissue with fusiform nuclei without mitotic figures. The mare made an uneventful recovery following surgical removal of the neoplasm. Subcutaneous fibromas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of skin swellings associated with the limbs of horses.

Author Biographies

  • Luke A Poore, University of Pretoria

    Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies, University of Pretoria, South Africa

  • Neil Duncan, University of Pretoria

    Department of Paraclinical Studies, University of Pretoria, South Africa

  • June Williams, University of Pretoria

    Department of Paraclinical Studies, University of Pretoria, South Africa

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Published

2021-12-09

Issue

Vol. 89 No. 1 (2018)

Section

Case Report