Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cholelithiasis in four horses.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1982
- Authors:
- Traub, J L et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
In this study, four horses were found to have cholelithiasis, which means they had gallstones causing issues. Two of these horses were seen by a veterinarian because they were experiencing repeated abdominal pain. Tests and examinations suggested that there was a blockage in their bile ducts. In one case, an ultrasound helped confirm the diagnosis, which was later verified when the horse was examined after death. For the other two horses, the gallstones were discovered by chance during their post-mortem examination.
Abstract
Four cases of cholelithiasis in horses were reviewed. Two horses were examined because of recurrent abdominal pain. Clinical laboratory data, results of physical examination, and history indicated biliary obstruction. In 1 case, B-mode ultrasonography aided in the diagnosis, which was confirmed at necropsy. In 2 horses, the biliary calculi were incidental necropsy findings.
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