Cryotherapy of periocular squamous cell carcinoma in the horse.
Squamous cell carcinoma around the eyes of 3 horses was treated with liquid nitrogen, using cryotherapy probes as the method of application. In 2 cases, there was complete regression of the tumor; in the 3rd case, remission and relief of discomfort were temporary.
D000818:Animals; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male; D009541:Nictitating Membrane / Q000473:pathology