Longitudinal pilot study examining the effect of punch biopsy on equine sarcoid growth dynamics
Lien Gysens,
Ann Martens,
Maarten Haspeslagh
Abstract:BackgroundNonexcisional tissue biopsies facilitate pre‐operative confirmation of equine sarcoid yet fear of lesion deterioration currently limits its use in the diagnostic workup.ObjectivesTo evaluate the effect of a single punch biopsy on tumour growth dynamics [thickness, area, circumference, viral load (VL) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS)].AnimalsSix client‐owned horses with 11 sarcoids of various classification.Materials and MethodsGrowth dynamics were recorded on a weekly basis, 12 weeks pre‐ and 24 weeks p… Show more
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