Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Caecal lipomatosis as a cause of colic in a 9‐year‐old gelding
- Journal:
- Equine Veterinary Education
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- de Bont, M. P. et al.
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Summary Lipomatosis is an uncommon cause of colic. This case report details the pre‐ and intraoperative findings of a 9‐year‐old gelding, presented with acute abdominal pain. Exploratory laparotomy revealed a massive fatty infiltrate involving an extensive portion of the base and mid‐body of the caecum. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of an infiltrative lipomatous lesion of the equine caecum.
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