Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Epidermal (infundibular) and dermoid cysts in the dorsal midline of a three-year-old thoroughbred-cross gelding.
- Journal:
- Veterinary dermatology
- Year:
- 2003
- Authors:
- Hillyer, Lynn L et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Veterinary Science · United Kingdom
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A three-year-old Thoroughbred-cross gelding had six unusual cysts located along his back, which were likely present from birth. Although these cysts didn't cause any symptoms, they were in a spot that made it difficult for the horse to be ridden. The horse underwent surgery while under general anesthesia to have the cysts removed, and the recovery went smoothly without any complications. This case is interesting because similar cysts haven't been reported in horses outside of Australia and North America before. The treatment was successful, and the horse recovered well.
Abstract
Epidermal (infundibular) and dermoid cysts are unusual in the horse in contrast with other species. The diagnosis and treatment of six lesions in the dorsal midline of a three-year-old Thoroughbred-cross gelding is described. The lesions were believed to be congenital and presented asymptomatically but required attention because five of them were in the saddle region, thus preventing ridden exercise. Under general anaesthesia, the cysts were excised and subsequently examined histologically. The horse recovered uneventfully. This report is novel in that such midline cysts have not previously been described outside Australia and North America.
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