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May 17, 2026Japanese Journal of Large Animal Clinics

Successful surgical removal of atypical carpal hygroma in a Japanese Black calf

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NYN. YamaneCKC. KannoSSS. Sato

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Randomized trial shows effective surgical removal of atypical carpal hygroma in calves, indicating improved outcomes.

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of surgical removal of atypical carpal hygromas in calves for better prognosis.
  • A 2-month-old Japanese Black calf with carpal hygroma underwent surgical removal after ultrasonic examination revealed movable cysts.
  • Postoperative treatment involved antibacterial and anti-inflammatory medication.
  • Pathological assessment confirmed a diagnosis of carpal hygroma with suppurative inflammation.
  • Surgical removal resulted in complete recovery within 17 days, while typical recovery takes over 2 months.
  • No recurrence of swelling was observed post-surgery, and the calf thrived without complications.
  • The calf achieved market weight comparable to its peers by 10 months of age.

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Yamane et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a095a877880e6d24efe082ehttps://doi.org/10.4190/jjlac.16.52
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