Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Magnetic resonance imaging features of progressive ethmoid hematoma in 2 horses.
- Journal:
- Veterinaria italiana
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Careddu, Giovanni Mario et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Medicine · Italy
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Progressive ethmoid hematoma is a condition that affects the upper airways in horses, but the exact cause is still unclear. Horses with this condition may show symptoms like bleeding from the nose, unusual breathing sounds that aren't linked to exercise, and in more serious cases, coughing. This report highlights how using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can help veterinarians get a clear picture of the problem and make better treatment decisions. The goal is to improve how this condition is diagnosed and managed in horses.
Abstract
Progressive ethmoid hematoma is frequently reported among the pathologies of the upper airways in horses. While several hypotheses have been proposed such as repeated trauma, inflammatory processes and/or chronic infections, congenital phenomena, complication of hemangiomas, and neoplastic processes, the aetiology of this condition is yet unknown. Clinical symptoms are non-specific and includes haemorrhagic nasal discharge, respiratory noise not related to physical exercise and, in most severe cases, phenomena of coughing. The purpose of this case report is to contribute to a correct diagnostic approach to this particular pathology of upper respiratory tract in horses. Magnetic Resonance allows for a very detailed imaging of the development of the disease and suggests appropriate therapeutic choices.
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