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ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2026

Surgical, pathological, and microbiological characterization of cutaneous keloid fibroma in the thigh region of dromedary camels (

Madeh Sadan, Walid Refaai, Fahd Al-Sobayil, Elhassan M A Saeed, Yousef M Alharbi, Khalid S Almushawwah, Abdulrahman A Alkheraif, Mohie Haridy

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Madeh SadanDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Walid RefaaiDepartment of Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, El Sharkia, Egypt.
Fahd Al-SobayilDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Elhassan M A SaeedDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Yousef M AlharbiDepartment of Medical Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Khalid S AlmushawwahDepartment of Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, El Sharkia, Egypt.
Abdulrahman A AlkheraifDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Mohie HaridyDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.

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Aim: This study aimed to investigate the clinical, microbiological, and histopathological characteristics of cutaneous keloid fibroma and to evaluate the efficacy of surgical management in camels. Methods: Nine dromedary camels of various breeds (five Asfar, two Shageh, one Wadeh, and one Mejhem) presented with cutaneous fibrous masses located at the caudal aspect of the thigh region. All cases underwent detailed clinical assessment followed by microbiological and histopathological analyses. Results: Clinically, lesions were characterized by firm, well-demarcated, and slowly progressive masses; all cases (9/9) were non-painful on palpation, while restricted mobility and functional impairment were observed in a subset of cases (noted in larger or strategically located lesions). Microbiological examination revealed Conclusion: Clinical and histopathological evaluations are essential and sufficient for accurate diagnosis, whereas microbiological findings support identification of secondary infection but are not indispensable for diagnosis. Surgical excision remains the treatment of choice, providing favorable clinical outcomes and restoration of function, with consistent terminology aligned with the reported results.

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animalscutaneous keloid fibromapathologypathophysiologyStaphylococcus warnerithigh region

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PMID42638653
PMCPMC13500298

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