Radiation therapy communication: equine hemangioma

Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 2009 Sep-Oct;50(5):560-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2009.01575.x.

Abstract

A 13-month-old Standardbred Colt had a recurrent hemangioma at the level of the coronary band. Multiple excisions had led to a nonhealing skin and hoof defect. Using 14 MV electrons, a total dose of 36 Gy was administered, given as six fractions of 6 Gy twice a week. Wound healing by second intention was achieved over the next 4 months and the colt began race training 6 months after the end of therapy. Twenty months later the colt is sound and there is no evidence of tumor recurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Hemangioma / congenital
  • Hemangioma / radiotherapy
  • Hemangioma / veterinary*
  • Hindlimb*
  • Horse Diseases / radiotherapy*
  • Horses
  • Male
  • Radiotherapy Dosage / veterinary
  • Radiotherapy, High-Energy / veterinary*
  • Skin Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Skin Neoplasms / veterinary*