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Horses + Cancer & Tumors

  • A keratoma is a rare benign tumor of the inner layer of keratin-producing epidermal hoof wall cells that forms inside a horse's foot. As the tumor slowly grows, it expands and separates the hoof wall laminae, causing pain and lameness.

  • Equine sarcoids are the most common tumors seen and account for approximately nine out of every ten skin tumors seen in horses. They are non-malignant (i.e., they do not spread throughout the body) but do grow larger and often spread and multiply locally.

Location

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    24650 South Point Drive, Suite 140

    Chantilly, Virginia, 20152

Location hours

Monday: 7:30am – 7:00pm
Tuesday: 7:30am – 7:00p
Wednesday: 7:30am – 7:00pm
Thursday: 7:30am – 7:00pm
Friday: 7:30am – 7:00pm
Saturday: When Dr. Hendrickson is working, hours are 8am-4pm, when Dr. Chau is working the hours are 8am-1pm.
Sunday: Closed

For after-hours emergencies, please contact Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Fair Oaks at 703 591-3304 Or TLC in Leesburg at 703 777-5755