Categories of Sarcoids
There are 6 different categories, all of which can be seen below;
VERRUCOSE
FIBROBLASTIC
Consists of red/yellow ulcerated,
proliferating masses, that bleed
readily and may be covered in a crusty
discharge.
NODULAR
Usually smooth, firm, fibrous lumps
within or under the skin. They can be
found individually or in groups.
OCCULT
A smooth, flat area of hair loss often
with well-defined margins with relatively
normal looking skin.
MALIGNANT
Widespread infiltration of different
types of sarcoid covering a considerable
area, with little evidence of normal skin,
usually seen in genetically susceptible
individuals.
MIXED
These contain any combination of the
different types of sarcoid, occurring at
the same location at the same time.
Usually irregular patches of slightly
raised, crusty or flaky skin.
SARCOIDS
The term, Sarcoid, covers a spectrum of different types of
equine tumours. History of the condition spans over thousands
of years. Here, Chapfield vets give a brief overview of where
you can typically expect to find the different types of sacroid,
how they spread, diagnosis and treatment.
What are they?
Sarcoids are a very common type of
skin tumour affecting male and female
horses, ponies and donkeys. They affect
all ages apart from young animals under
about 2 years. Some animals appear to
be genetically susceptible to developing
sarcoids.
Where are they found?
Sarcoids are usually found on the skin
of the head and neck, between the front
legs and in the groin area, although
they can appear anywhere on the body.
Whilst they can spread within the skin,
they do not spread to the internal body
organs.
Types of sarcoid
There are about six different types
of sarcoid which vary in appearance
and growth patterns, from flat flaky
patches to large, ulcerated pedunculated
growths.
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