Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Progressive ossifying paranasal sinus mass of suspected traumatic origin in a mare: Surgical treatment and follow-up.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Haltmayer, Eva & Simhofer, Hubert
- Affiliation:
- Department for Small Animals and Horses
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This case involves a mare that developed a large, bony growth in her sinuses after she suffered an injury to her right maxillary sinus four years earlier. The mass was complex and affected several areas around her eye and sinuses. The treatment involved surgically removing the mass, which included some bone from around her eye. The report discusses the surgery and the mare's recovery afterward.
Abstract
This report describes a case of a multilobular, osseous mass including parts of the right orbit, concho frontal sinus and right ventral and dorsal conchal sinuses that developed after a traumatic insult to the right maxillary sinus 4 years prior to presentation. Surgical removal of the mass including parts of the bony orbit and long-term outcome are reported.
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