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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Pathology
  • Equine Surgery
  • Comparative Oncology

Background:

  • Fibro-osseous lesions of the craniofacial complex are uncommon in horses.
  • These lesions can significantly impact a horse's quality of life and require accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, treatment strategies, and outcomes for horses diagnosed with fibro-osseous lesions of the craniofacial complex.
  • To evaluate the long-term prognosis for horses treated for these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective multicenter case series was conducted.
  • Medical records of 30 horses diagnosed with craniofacial fibro-osseous lesions between 2001 and 2019 were reviewed.
  • Data collected included signalment, clinical signs, diagnostic imaging, histopathology, treatment, and outcome, with long-term follow-up obtained via questionnaires or records.

Main Results:

  • The most common diagnoses were ossifying fibroma (20/30), osteoma (8/30), and fibrous dysplasia (2/30).
  • Lesions were frequently observed in young horses (<1 year) and primarily affected the rostral mandible (20/30).
  • Rostral mandibulectomy was the most common treatment; complete excision showed no recurrence, and incomplete excision had a favorable outcome in most cases. Prognosis for survival and return to use was excellent in 23/30 horses.

Conclusions:

  • Fibro-osseous lesions in horses are rare, typically affecting young animals and the rostral mandible.
  • Definitive diagnosis relies on histopathology, not solely clinical presentation.
  • Surgical excision is the recommended treatment, with a favorable prognosis even if complete margins are not achieved.