Factors influencing morbidity and outcome of equine ocular squamous cell carcinoma

Equine Vet J. 1987 May;19(3):198-200. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.1987.tb01378.x.

Abstract

A retrospective review of 41 cases of equine ocular squamous cell carcinoma with follow up information for 33 horses is presented. An apparent prevalence in heavy horse breeds was identified. Age and sex distribution were similar to those previously reported. High recurrence (42.4 per cent) and low metastasis (6 per cent) rates were seen. Initial tumour location, primary treatment used, or patient case history had no apparent influence on final outcome. The willingness of owners to pursue with continuous treatment correlated with a high degree of success.

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Animals
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / epidemiology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / mortality
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / veterinary*
  • Eye Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Eye Neoplasms / mortality
  • Eye Neoplasms / veterinary*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Horse Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Horse Diseases / mortality
  • Horses
  • Male
  • Recurrence
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Sex Factors