Re: Re: sarcoids

["Maggie Mieske" <mmieske@netonecom.net>]

Our stallion started out with a small bump on his butt and has since (last
6-8 months) developed 2 more of similar size in the shoulder area, nothing
that interferes with tack, thank goodness.  They do not get larger but I am
concerned that he developed more after the first one.  Are these sarcoids
or melanomas and what should I do about them?  So far, they have not been a
problem and I have heard sometimes it is best to leave them alone.  I keep
an eye on them to monitor changes.  Should I let them be or get a vet out
to remove them?  Thanks for your help.
Maggie

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From: Brehm <RockingB@worldnet.att.net>
To: ridecamp@endurance.net
Subject: RC:  Re: sarcoids
Date: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 12:35 PM

In March a sarcoid appeared on my gelding's face, about half way between
eye and nostril.  At first I did nothing, but after a few weeks it was
getting noticeably larger and seemed to be spreading.  I talked at length
with my vet about the options.  Frequently with surgical removal they come
back quickly, bigger and more of them.  There's an injectable chemo
treatment but it has been know to cause a bad reaction (swelling and
infection).  My vet said she's seen a few cases where they did a biopsy and
shortly afterwards the sarcoid disappeared on it's own.  I decided to try
that option first and then go from there.  She did the biopsy in May. 
After about 2 weeks it looked like the sarcoid was getting even bigger and
it was irritated.  Then suddenly it reversed, got smaller and smaller and
is now gone with complete hair growth on the area.  

SusanB



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