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3.
Equine Vet J ; 47(6): 675-9, 2015 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25297555

ABSTRACT

REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY: Recent studies indicate a high prevalence of fractures of the palmar processes (PP) of the distal phalanx in foals. However, information on the prevalence of such fractures in different breeds and the effect of predisposing factors, such as hoof conformation, is limited. OBJECTIVES: To examine the prevalence of distal phalanx PP fractures in foals and report the relationship of distal limb and hoof conformation with the prevalence of fracture. STUDY DESIGN: Longitudinal study. METHODS: Front hooves of 19 Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse and Arabian foals were examined. Digital radiographic and photographic images of the distal aspect of the forelimbs were taken at ∼2.5 month intervals. Five radiographic projections of each limb were as follows: lateromedial; horizontal beam dorsopalmar; dorso60°proximal-palmarodistal oblique; dorso60°proximo45°lateral-palmarodistomedial oblique; and dorso60°proximo45°medial-palmarodistolateral oblique. The relationship between measurements and the prevalence of fractures was assessed by 3-way ANOVA. RESULTS: Fractures were found in 74% (n = 14) of the foals during the study period. The prevalences of lateral PP and medial PP fractures were not significantly different. Several hoof measurements were associated with PP fractures. Longer dorsal length of the distal phalanx was associated with medial PP fractures, while smaller lateral angle and shorter lateral palmar length were associated with a higher prevalence of lateral PP fractures. CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed a high prevalence of PP fractures in young foals, particularly in Thoroughbred foals. The hoof conformation may be one of the contributory factors to PP fractures in foals.


Subject(s)
Foot Injuries/veterinary , Forelimb/anatomy & histology , Fractures, Bone/veterinary , Hoof and Claw/anatomy & histology , Horse Diseases/pathology , Animals , Foot Injuries/diagnostic imaging , Foot Injuries/pathology , Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging , Fractures, Bone/pathology , Horses , Longitudinal Studies , Radiography
4.
J Orthop Res ; 20(3): 607-14, 2002 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12038638

ABSTRACT

Our hypothesis was that post-yield mechanical behavior of compact bone material in compression, defined as the stress, strain, or energy absorbed between 0.2% strain-offset and the point of maximum stress, is correlated with material density, modulus, strength, histomorphometric evidence of remodeling, and post-failure gross specimen morphology. Post-yield behavior of compact bone material from the third metacarpal bone of 10 horses, ages 5 months to 20 years, was investigated using single-load compression-to-failure. The post-yield stress, strain, and absorbed energy were compared with the compressive elastic modulus, yield stress, ash density. post-failure macroscopic appearance of the specimen, and histologic evidence of remodeling. High values of elastic modulus, yield stress, and ash density were associated with low values of post-yield mechanical properties (stress, strain, and absorbed energy). Macroscopic post-failure morphology was associated with post-yield mechanical behavior, in that specimens displaying fractures were associated with lower post-yield mechanical properties, and that those without evidence of frank fracture were associated with higher post-yield mechanical properties. Microscopic evidence of remodeling activity was associated with high post-yield mechanical properties, but not with gross post-failure morphology. There was an abrupt change from relatively high values to extremely low values of post-yield mechanical properties at intermediate levels of ash density. This feature may serve as a functional tipper limit to the maximization of bone material stiffness and strength.


Subject(s)
Metacarpus/physiology , Animals , Biomechanical Phenomena , Bone Density , Bone Remodeling , Compressive Strength , Elasticity , Fractures, Bone/physiopathology , Horses , Metacarpus/injuries , Metacarpus/pathology , Metacarpus/physiopathology , Minerals/metabolism , Stress, Mechanical
5.
J Am Vet Med Assoc ; 218(10): 1619-23, 1582, 2001 May 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11393377

ABSTRACT

A 7-month-old female llama was examined because of chronic otitis media and externa of 7 months' duration. Radiographically, the tympanic bullae appeared thicker than normal, and the ventral borders were poorly defined; the left external acoustic meatus (ear canal) appeared to be narrower than the right. The llama was treated with penicillin, and the ear canals were lavaged daily. Contrast radiography was performed on day 15 to determine the shape and size of the ear canals and evaluate the integrity of the tympanic membranes. Contrast medium was visible radiographically in the left tympanic bulla, indicating that the left tympanic membrane was ruptured, but the right tympanic membrane appeared to be intact. The left ear canal was narrower than the right, and the bony ear canals had a well-defined sigmoid shape. The right ear improved with medial treatment alone, but the left ear did not. Therefore, lateral ear canal resection was performed. After surgery, however, exudate was still evident in the left ear canal, and the llama became more lethargic and more reluctant to eat. Lateral bulla osteotomy was attempted, but no purulent material was obtained, and curettage of the bulla resulted in hemorrhage. Because of this and because of the llama's poor physical condition, a decision was made to euthanatize the llama. The sigmoid shape of the bony ear canal and the multicompartmental nature of the tympanic bulla make surgical treatment of otitis media and externa in llamas difficult. Further study of surgical treatments for otitis media in llamas is needed.


Subject(s)
Camelids, New World , Ear/pathology , Otitis Media, Suppurative/veterinary , Animals , Contrast Media , Ear Canal/diagnostic imaging , Female , Otitis Externa/diagnosis , Otitis Externa/therapy , Otitis Externa/veterinary , Otitis Media, Suppurative/diagnosis , Otitis Media, Suppurative/therapy , Radiography , Therapeutic Irrigation/veterinary
6.
J Am Vet Med Assoc ; 216(3): 380-2, 2000 Feb 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10668538

ABSTRACT

A 14-year-old 61.7-kg (136-lb) alpaca was examined for colic of 24 hours' duration. An exploratory celiotomy was performed because of lack of response to medical treatment and ultrasonography revealed an abnormally large amount of free fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Exploration of the abdomen revealed a 20-cm diameter mass, consisting of most of the ascending colon. The spiral colon was thick and edemetous, and it was decided to resect the spiral colon. Following a few complications, the alpaca was discharged 17 days after surgery. Colic in camelids is considered a severe problem because clinical signs are subtle and often not recognized until the condition is untreatable. Camelids are reported to be stoic animals, and may have few signs of pain despite severe abdominal disease. Alpacas with signs of abdominal pain should undergo early and complete physical, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging evaluations. Rapid identification of the need for surgery is vital for a successful outcome.


Subject(s)
Camelids, New World , Colic/veterinary , Colonic Diseases/veterinary , Animals , Colectomy/veterinary , Colic/etiology , Colonic Diseases/diagnosis , Colonic Diseases/therapy , Fluid Therapy/veterinary , Torsion Abnormality/diagnosis , Torsion Abnormality/therapy , Torsion Abnormality/veterinary
8.
J Am Vet Med Assoc ; 215(3): 362-5, 1999 Aug 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10434975

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To describe the anatomy of the sternum in llamas, define the surgical approach to the sternum for collection of cancellous bone graft tissue, and compare the histologic appearance of graft tissue obtained from the sternum with that obtained from the proximal portion of the tibia. DESIGN: Prospective study. ANIMALS: 12 llamas, 3 to 19 years old, that had been submitted for necropsy. PROCEDURE: Radiographs were taken of the sternum and left tibia of the llamas. Measurements of the sternum were determined from the radiographs and adjusted for magnification. Sternebrae volumes were estimated from these measurements. Anatomic dissections to the center of the fourth sternebra and the proximal portion of the tibia were made, and a surgical approach to the sternum was developed. Cancellous graft tissue was obtained from each site and submitted for histologic evaluation. RESULTS: Sternebrae 3, 4, and 5 were significantly larger in volume than the other sternebrae. The ventral aspect of the fourth sternebra was readily accessed for removal of graft tissue by making a 6-cm-long ventral midline incision centered 17 cm craniad to the xipnoid. Mean soft tissue thickness overlying the ventral aspect of the fourth sternebra was 3.1 cm. More tissue was obtained from the sternal (mean, 9.11 g) than from the tibial (mean, 5.16 g) sites. Sternal graft tissue consisted of trabecular bone spicules with predominantly hematopoietic marrow, whereas tibial tissue consisted of trabecular bone spicules with only fatty marrow. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The fourth sternebra in llamas is readily accessible for obtaining autogenous cancellous bone graft tissue that consists of predominantly hematopoietic marrow.


Subject(s)
Bone Transplantation/veterinary , Camelids, New World/anatomy & histology , Sternum/anatomy & histology , Tibia/anatomy & histology , Animals , Bone Transplantation/physiology , Camelids, New World/surgery , Histocytochemistry , Prospective Studies , Radiography , Sternum/diagnostic imaging , Sternum/surgery , Tibia/diagnostic imaging , Tibia/surgery , Transplantation, Autologous/veterinary
10.
Equine Vet J Suppl ; (26): 36-45, 1998 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9932092

ABSTRACT

This study sought to determine if extensive trimming of the front hooves of foals results in a higher incidence of palmar process fractures compared to untrimmed foals, and to characterise the clinical course of foals with palmar process fractures with physical findings, hoof measurements and radiography. Twenty foals age 4-8 weeks of multiple breeds were examined every 2 weeks over a 12 week period. Ten foals had both front hooves extensively trimmed every 4 weeks, while 10 foals remained untrimmed. Palmar process fractures occurred in 4 trimmed and 3 untrimmed foals. Four foals with fractures had brief lameness (Grades I-II/V) and hoof tester sensitivity was found inconsistently with fractures. All foals with fractures were sound at the end of the study. Fractures healed based on radiographic evaluations in an average of 8.4 weeks. Two of 3 foals with fractures developed club-footed conformation. None of the measured hoof parameters significantly differed between foals with and without fractures. We conclude that extensive trimming of the heels did not appear to affect the occurrence of palmar process fractures in this group of foals.


Subject(s)
Fractures, Bone/veterinary , Hoof and Claw/injuries , Hoof and Claw/surgery , Horses/injuries , Horses/surgery , Toes/injuries , Animals , Body Weight , Female , Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging , Fractures, Bone/prevention & control , Hoof and Claw/diagnostic imaging , Horses/anatomy & histology , Linear Models , Male , Radiography , Toes/diagnostic imaging
11.
Bone ; 21(5): 419-23, 1997 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9356735

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to assess cortical and cancellous bone responses to unilateral limb immobilization and, subsequently, to remobilization with exercise, in a young adult canine model. Right forelimbs of 14 1-2-year old mongrel dogs were immobilized in a non-weight-bearing position by a bandage for 16 weeks. Six control dogs were untreated. At 16 weeks, seven immobilized and three control dogs were euthanized. The remaining seven immobilized dogs began a recovery protocol consisting of 16 weeks of kennel confinement (without the right forelimb bandaged) followed by 16 weeks of treadmill exercise conducted three times per week. These seven dogs and three control dogs were euthanized at 48 weeks. Bone mineral density of the proximal radii was determined with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and humeral middiaphyseal cross-sectional areas were determined with computed tomography. Humeri were tested in cranio-caudal three-point bending to failure. Cancellous bone cores from the lateral humeral condyles had wet apparent density determined and were tested to failure in compression. Mechanical properties, bone density, and cross-sectional areas were compared between immobilized (right forelimb), contralateral weight bearing (left forelimb), and control forelimbs with Kruskal-Wallis and post hoc tests. At 16 weeks, bone mineral density, cortical load, yield, and stiffness as well as cancellous bone failure stress, yield stress, and modulus were significantly lower (p < 0.02) for immobilized limbs than control limbs. Immobilized limb cancellous bone mechanical properties were 28%-74% of control values, and cortical bone mechanical properties were 71%-98% of control values. After 32 weeks of remobilization, cortical and cancellous bone mechanical properties were not different from control values except that cortical bone failure stress and modulus were significantly higher (p < 0.01) between remobilized and control limbs. In summary, 16 weeks of forelimb immobilization was associated with significantly lower mechanical properties, and with greater differences in cancellous than cortical bone properties. Mechanical properties were not different from control values after 32 weeks of recovery that included 16 weeks of treadmill exercise.


Subject(s)
Bone Density/physiology , Physical Conditioning, Animal , Radius/physiology , Absorptiometry, Photon , Analysis of Variance , Animals , Biomechanical Phenomena , Dogs , Extremities , Female , Immobilization , Radius/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Weight-Bearing
12.
Calcif Tissue Int ; 59(5): 401-6, 1996 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8849409

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this experiment was to study changes in bone mass, structure, and turnover in the canine forelimb after unilateral immobilization and recovery. The right forelimbs of 14 adult mongrel dogs were immobilized for 16 weeks. Six dogs served as controls. Seven immobilized and three control dogs were euthanized at the end of the immobilization period. Recovery consisted of 16 weeks of kennel confinement followed by 16 weeks of treadmill exercise. Seven once-immobilized and three control dogs were euthanized at the end of the recovery period. Bone mineral density of both the proximal (PBMD) and central (CBMD) radius was determined by dual X-ray absorptiometry. Standard histomorphometric endpoints for bone mass and turnover were determined in the cancellous bone of the proximal radius. After immobilization, PBMD, CBMD, and trabecular thickness were lower in the immobilized limb than in either the contralateral or control limbs (P < 0.05). Only CBMD remained significantly lower (P < 0.05) after recovery. At the end of immobilization, bone formation endpoints were significantly higher in the immobilized limb than both the contralateral and control limbs. Bone turnover was also significantly lower in the contralateral limb than in the immobilized and control limbs. After recovery, all differences in bone turnover had resolved. Immobilization of 16 weeks duration caused an elevation in cancellous bone formation rate and reduced bone density in both cortical and cancellous bone. After 32 weeks of recovery, turnover abnormalities disappeared, cancellous bone normalized, but cortical bone mass remained low. Recovery of cortical bone from immobilization takes longer than recovery of cancellous bone.


Subject(s)
Bone Density , Bone Remodeling , Bone and Bones/physiopathology , Extremities/physiopathology , Immobilization/physiology , Animals , Dogs
13.
Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract ; 12(1): 211-31, 1996 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8705803

ABSTRACT

Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the foot, infectious arthritis, angular limb deformities, patellar luxation, tendon contracture and injuries, and fractures encountered in sheep, goats, llamas, and deer are reviewed. These species share similar orthopedic problems to cattle, but management conditions, particularly for pet animals, may place special demands on the veterinarian treating these disease conditions. The mild temperament and relatively small body size of these animals make them excellent candidates for treatment of orthopedic problems often not amenable to practical treatment in larger or more fractious animals.


Subject(s)
Arthritis, Infectious/veterinary , Foot Deformities/veterinary , Foot Diseases/veterinary , Fractures, Bone/veterinary , Limb Deformities, Congenital , Ruminants , Animals , Arthritis, Infectious/diagnostic imaging , Arthritis, Infectious/surgery , Camelids, New World , Deer , Female , Foot Deformities/diagnostic imaging , Foot Deformities/surgery , Foot Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Foot Diseases/surgery , Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging , Fractures, Bone/surgery , Goats , Joint Dislocations/diagnostic imaging , Joint Dislocations/surgery , Joint Dislocations/veterinary , Male , Radiography , Sheep
14.
J Orthop Res ; 12(6): 822-33, 1994 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-7983558

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between data obtained from quantitative computed tomography and mechanical properties in the equine metacarpus, as measured in vitro in bone specimens. Three hundred and fifty-five bone specimens from the metacarpi of 10 horses were machined into right cylinders aligned with the long axis of the bone. A computed tomographic scan of the specimens, along with a Cann-Genant K2HPO4 calibration standard, was obtained. The specimens then were compressed to failure, and the elastic modulus, yield stress, yield strain, strain energy density at yield, ultimate stress, ultimate strain, and strain energy density at ultimate failure were calculated. The specimens were dried and ashed. Quantitative computed tomography-derived K2HPO4 equivalent density proved to be an excellent estimator (r2 > 0.9) of elastic modulus, yield stress, ultimate stress, wet density, dry density, and ash density; a moderately good estimator (0.4 < r2 < 0.9) of strain energy density at yield and at ultimate failure; and a poor estimator (r2 < 0.2) of yield strain and ultimate strain. It was concluded that the relationships between quantitative computed tomography data and mechanical properties of the equine metacarpus were strong enough to justify the use of these data in automated finite element modeling.


Subject(s)
Horses/physiology , Metacarpus/diagnostic imaging , Metacarpus/physiology , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Animals , Biomechanical Phenomena , Bone Density , Female , Male , Metacarpus/chemistry , Phosphates/analysis , Potassium Compounds/analysis , Regression Analysis
15.
Equine Vet J ; 25(4): 285-92, 1993 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8354213

ABSTRACT

The distal phalanx and metacarpal physis of both forelimbs of 32 Thoroughbred foals 3-32 weeks of age were radiographed to identify those limbs with osseous bodies at a palmar process (PP) of the distal phalanx. Osseous bodies (ossicles) were identified radiographically in 19% of the foals. Sixteen of the 32 foals were selected for microradiographic and histological evaluation: 6 foals with radiographic evidence of ossicles and 10 foals without. Fourteen ossicles of the PP were observed radiographically. Ossicles were either a triangular bone fragment at the palmar aspect of the distal angle of the PP, or an oblong bone fragment separated from P3 by a radiolucent line extending 1-3 cm from the incisure of the PP to the solar margin. One foal had radiographic evidence of bilateral distal metacarpal physitis. Seventeen of 35 PPs examined microradiographically were considered normal, in that the dorsal and solar cortices were thin with trabecular bone orientated parallel to the cortical surfaces, and there was a depression in the dorsal cortical surface (i.e. parietal sulcus). Abnormal microradiographic findings in the other 18 PPs included a fracture line extending from the dorsal cortical surfaces and trabecular bridging of the fracture gap. The fracture line was often continuous with the parietal sulcus. Microradiographic evidence of a fracture was found in 75% of foals evaluated. Normal histological findings in 16 PPs included thin dorsal and solar cortices with trabeculae orientated parallel to the cortical surfaces, parallel-fibred dense connective tissue attachments of the deep digital flexor tendon to the solar cortical surfaces, and a neurovascular bundle associated with the parietal sulcus.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)


Subject(s)
Fractures, Bone/veterinary , Hoof and Claw/anatomy & histology , Horses/anatomy & histology , Animals , Female , Forelimb , Fracture Healing , Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging , Hoof and Claw/diagnostic imaging , Hoof and Claw/injuries , Hoof and Claw/pathology , Horses/injuries , Male , Microradiography/veterinary
16.
J Nutr ; 120(7): 751-9, 1990 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-2366109

ABSTRACT

Female rhesus monkeys were fed a commercial monkey diet and given selenium (Se) as either selenite or selenomethionine (SeMet) in the drinking water for 11 mo. Muscle and liver biopsies were taken initially and at the end of the experiment for determination of Se levels and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activity. Blood was collected at monthly to bimonthly intervals, and the plasma and erythrocytes were subjected to gel filtration to determine the distribution of Se among proteins of various molecular weights. At the end of the experiment, there was significantly more Se in liver, muscle and hair from the monkeys given SeMet than in tissues from those given selenite, but there were no differences in liver or muscle GPX activity between the two treatment groups. The erythrocyte and plasma Se levels were significantly higher in the monkeys given SeMet than in those receiving selenite, but there were no differences in the GPX levels between these groups. About 68% of erythrocyte Se was associated with GPX in monkeys given selenite whereas only 34% was associated with GPX in those administered SeMet. The correlation coefficient for blood Se level and erythrocyte GPX activity was 0.92 in monkeys given selenite but only 0.37 in those given SeMet. Gel filtration of plasma revealed only one Se peak for plasma from the monkeys given selenite but at least two major Se peaks for plasma from monkeys receiving SeMet. The possible implications of these results for humans are discussed, including the reasons for poor correlations of GPX activity and blood Se levels.


Subject(s)
Macaca mulatta/metabolism , Macaca/metabolism , Selenium/metabolism , Selenomethionine/metabolism , Animals , Biopsy/veterinary , Chromatography, Gel , Drinking , Erythrocytes/analysis , Female , Glutathione Peroxidase/analysis , Hair/analysis , Liver/analysis , Liver/enzymology , Muscles/analysis , Muscles/enzymology , Selenious Acid , Selenium/analysis , Selenium/blood
17.
J Am Vet Med Assoc ; 195(9): 1257-61, 1989 Nov 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-2584127

ABSTRACT

Transfixation pinning with fiberglass casting is an effective and adaptable method of longbone fracture fixation in llamas and small ruminants. Treatment of fractures in 7 limbs of 4 llamas and 2 small ruminants with this technique are described. Steinmann pins are placed transcortically proximal, and if necessary, distal to the fracture. The pin ends and limb are encased in fiberglass cast material. The cast is strong enough in animals of this size to eliminate the need for external frames or connecting bars. Severely comminuted fractures and fractures near joints are especially suited to fixation with this technique. Complications encountered in these cases included loosening of pins and one delayed union. All fractures healed to permit full use of the limb.


Subject(s)
Artiodactyla/injuries , Bone Nails/veterinary , Camelids, New World/injuries , Casts, Surgical/veterinary , Fracture Fixation/veterinary , Ruminants/injuries , Animals , Cattle/injuries , Female , Glass , Male , Sheep/injuries
18.
Vet Surg ; 18(5): 400-4, 1989.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-2683353

ABSTRACT

Anesthesia for llamas is similar to other domestic species, although adjustments in technique are required to allow for species variations. Xylazine (0.4-0.6 mg/kg) is well tolerated for sedation. The thiobarbiturates (8-10 mg/kg), ketamine (2.5-5.0 mg/kg), or combinations of guaifenesin and thiobarbiturates or guaifenesin and ketamine (to effect) can be used for induction of anesthesia. In juvenile or debilitated animals, anesthesia can be induced with halothane or isoflurane administered by mask. After tracheal intubation, anesthesia can be maintained with the inhalation agents, usually halothane or isoflurane. Supportive therapy and many anesthetic monitoring techniques used in domestic animals can be used in llamas. While under marginal planes of anesthesia, llamas can have more active physiologic responses to pain, including bradycardia and vasoconstriction, than domestic animals. Llamas are more prone to airway obstruction after tracheal extubation than domestic ruminants but otherwise recover as well from general anesthesia as domestic ruminants.


Subject(s)
Anesthesia/veterinary , Artiodactyla/physiology , Camelids, New World/physiology , Anesthesia Recovery Period , Animals , Camelids, New World/blood , Hypnotics and Sedatives , Intubation, Intratracheal/veterinary , Monitoring, Physiologic/veterinary , Reference Values
19.
J Am Vet Med Assoc ; 194(4): 547-8, 1989 Feb 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-2921207

ABSTRACT

Unilateral congenital medial patellar luxation in a young llama was corrected by medial joint capsule release, tibial crest transposition, trochleoplasty, and lateral joint capsule imbrication. The techniques used were the same as described in the dog. One year after surgery, the llama was not lame, but had a valgus deformity originating at the stifle, most likely caused by lateral femoral condyle hypoplasia.


Subject(s)
Artiodactyla , Camelids, New World , Hindlimb/surgery , Joint Dislocations/veterinary , Stifle/surgery , Animals , Bone Screws/veterinary , Bone Wires/veterinary , Joint Dislocations/congenital , Joint Dislocations/surgery , Male
20.
J Am Vet Med Assoc ; 191(4): 437-9, 1987 Aug 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-3654318

ABSTRACT

Nasomaxillary fibrosarcoma was diagnosed in 3 young horses. Clinical signs included epiphora, facial swelling, dyspnea, unilateral serosanguineous nasal discharge, or an external mass. Physical examination, radiography, and cytology were important diagnostic adjuncts. The definitive diagnosis in each case was based on biopsy. In one case, surgical removal of the tumor and extensive curettage of the affected sinus resulted in extended remission from neoplastic disease.


Subject(s)
Fibrosarcoma/veterinary , Horse Diseases/diagnosis , Maxillary Neoplasms/veterinary , Nose Neoplasms/veterinary , Animals , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Fibrosarcoma/diagnosis , Fibrosarcoma/ultrastructure , Horse Diseases/pathology , Horses , Male , Maxillary Neoplasms/diagnosis , Maxillary Neoplasms/ultrastructure , Microscopy, Electron , Nose Neoplasms/diagnosis , Nose Neoplasms/ultrastructure , Sarcoma/diagnosis , Sarcoma/ultrastructure , Sarcoma/veterinary
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