Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Intestinal carcinoid in a mare: an etiologic consideration for chronic colic in horses.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1988
- Authors:
- Orsini, J A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A mare was having ongoing stomach pain, known as colic, which had previously improved with treatment but then returned. After a thorough examination, it was found that she had a serious blockage in her small intestine. Surgery showed that part of her intestine was twisted and trapped, and they also discovered a type of tumor called a carcinoid. This case suggests that intestinal carcinoids should be considered as a possible cause for chronic colic in horses. The outcome of the treatment is not specified, but the situation was quite serious.
Abstract
Intestinal carcinoid, or argentaffinoma, should be an etiologic consideration for horses with chronic colic. A mare was referred with a history of chronic colic. Previously, the signs of colic had subsided in response to impiric treatment, but recent episodes of colic did not. Clinical signs and results of physical examination supported the finding of strangulating obstruction of the small intestine. Exploratory celiotomy revealed internal herniation with simultaneous volvulus of the jejunum and accompanying carcinoid.
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