Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mare with recurrent colic and weight loss - what was found?
By Nolf, Marie et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2014·Equine Department (Nolf, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cecal vascular hamartoma causing recurrent colic in an Arabian mare.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old Arabian mare was brought in for recurrent colic (abdominal pain) and weight loss. The veterinarian performed surgery to remove a mass in her cecum (part of the intestine), which was found to be a vascular hamartoma (a type of benign tumor). After the surgery, the mare showed improvement in her overall health during a follow-up six months later. This case highlights the importance of considering vascular hamartoma as a possible cause of colic and weight loss in horses.
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Abstract
A 5-year-old mare was treated for recurrent colic and weight loss by surgical removal of an intraluminal cecal mass. Microscopic examination revealed vascular hamartoma. A 6-month follow-up showed an improvement in the general condition of the mare. Vascular hamartoma should be one of the differential diagnoses for weight loss and colic.
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