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Preputial fibroma in a gelding
Author(s) -
De Meyer A.,
Vandenabeele S.,
Ververs C.,
Martens A.,
Roels K.,
De Lange V.,
Hoogewijs M.,
De Schauwer C.,
Govaere J.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.1111/eve.12450
Subject(s) - preputial gland , medicine , penis , fibroma , dermis , differential diagnosis , histopathological examination , surgery , anatomy , pathology
Summary An 11‐year‐old gelding presented with a large mass located in the dermis of his preputium that surrounded the penis completely. This mass was first noted years ago but did not increase in size. Histological examination diagnosed a fibroma. No treatment was initiated since no signs of discomfort were noticed and the gelding was performing at a high level in competitive showjumping. Next to skin tumours, tumours of the penis and preputium are most common. Most frequently, squamous cell carcinomas and sarcomas are diagnosed. Although fibromas can develop anywhere in connective tissue, a preputial location of a fibroma in a gelding is rare. Differential diagnosis and possible treatment options are discussed.