Recurrent preputial sarcoids in a miniature donkey

  • Josefina Ghersa Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
  • Alannah Friedlund Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
  • Keri Thomas Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
  • Bruce Wobeser Department of Veterinary Pathology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
  • Claire Card Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58292/CT.v17.12221
Keywords: Donkey, gelding, sarcoid, preputial lesions

Abstract

Sarcoids are common dermal neoplasms that have predilection for paragenital tissues in jacks. Sarcoids have variable appearance, do not metastasize but may be locally invasive and certain forms may grow rapidly. Various treatment options are available for preputial sarcoids, including surgical excision for large masses. We describe a case of mixed sarcoid affecting the preputial tissues of a miniature donkey gelding that was excised, regrew, and required a second surgical procedure involving preputial ablation.

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Published
2025-05-29
How to Cite
Ghersa , J., Friedlund , A., Thomas , K., Wobeser , B., & Card , C. (2025). Recurrent preputial sarcoids in a miniature donkey. Clinical Theriogenology, 17. https://doi.org/10.58292/CT.v17.12221
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Vol. 17 (2025)
Section
Case Reports
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