Review of the Treatment of Equine Cutaneous Neoplasia

There are a variety of treatments available for cutaneous neoplasias in the horse. Therefore, it is important to consider the characteristics of the tumor being treated and the owner requirements when determining a treatment plan. The authors prefer to take an aggressive approach with surgical removal and/or debulking combined with chemotherapy for most tumors. Tumors that are static should be carefully monitored with monthly measurements of the mass. After the tumor starts to grow, it should be aggressively treated, because smaller masses are easier to treat. With careful management, cutaneous neoplasias can be successfully managed with one of the many treatments available. Authors' addresses