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Discussion on Small bump on fetlock
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New Member:
Rackn
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Posted on Friday, Oct 13, 2006 - 12:44 pm:
Hi Dr O,
I've just noticed that my mare has a small bump on her fetlock. She is not sore or lame at all. I've owned her for years, and I'm certain this wasn't always there, but I don't know how long she has had this. She is not lame, there is no heat or swelling. Just a dime size lump. My vet will be out shortly to do routine care, is this something that can wait until then or should I have him out sooner? Also can you give me a clue as to what this may be? Or what my vet should be looking for. Thank you for any ideas!
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New Member:
Rackn
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Posted on Friday, Oct 13, 2006 - 12:46 pm:
I can't edit my original post, but after reading some it sounds like it may be a windpuff?
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DrO
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Posted on Saturday, Oct 14, 2006 - 9:21 am:
There are a number of possibilities Robert. We have a picture of a fetlock with the common locations of bumps labeled including windpuffs. You will find it at Diseases of Horses » Skin Diseases » Swellings / Localized Infection / Abscesses » Diagnosing and Assessing Swellings in Horses.
DrO
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New Member:
Rackn
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Posted on Saturday, Oct 14, 2006 - 10:30 am:
Thank you for directing me there. It sure looks like a windpuff to me. Since there is no lameness at this time, we'll watch it and wait for our vet during routine care. 
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