Presentation, treatment, and outcome of squamous cell carcinoma in the perineal region of 9 goats.

Nine goats were treated for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the perineal and/or tail region. This case series is the first detailed description of clinical presentation and treatment of caprine SCC in North America and characterizes the potential risk factors and outcomes.

Présentation, traitement et issue du carcinome squameux dans la région périanale chez 9 chèvres. Neuf chèvres ont été traitées pour le carcinome squameux (CS) de la région périanale et/ou de la queue. Cette série de cas est la première description détaillée de la présentation clinique et du traitement du CS caprin en Amérique du Nord et caractérise les facteurs de risque et les issues potentielles.(Traduit par Isabelle Vallières).

Clinical outcome of collateral ligament injuries of the tarsus.

The significance of collateral ligament desmitis of the tarsocrural joint is often clinically underestimated, because it is an uncommon injury with a guarded prognosis for athletic soundness. The objective of this study was to describe the clinical presentation, treatment, and outcome of 12 horses with collateral ligament desmitis, along with tarsocrural joint synovitis secondary to hemarthrosis. Criteria for inclusion in this study included clinical signs of tarsocrural joint synovitis and sonographic evidence of collateral ligament desmitis. This retrospective study evaluated horses over an 8-year period. Median follow-up after treatment was 5.5 years. Four horses in the study returned to their previous level of performance, 6 horses remained lame due to pain in the tarsus, 1 was euthanized, and 1 is in convalescence. This study highlights the importance of collateral ligament desmitis, and emphasizes the need for early, aggressive treatment to prevent the development of osteoarthritis.