Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cutaneous asthenia in a Warmblood foal.
- Journal:
- Australian veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Marshall, V L et al.
- Affiliation:
- Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital · Australia
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 6-week-old Warmblood colt was brought in because he had several bruises, was healing poorly from wounds, and had unusual scars. The vet found that his skin was very stretchy and didn't bounce back when pinched, which led to a diagnosis of cutaneous asthenia (a condition where the skin is fragile and easily damaged). Unfortunately, the prognosis was not good, and the decision was made to euthanize him. This case is notable as it is the first report of cutaneous asthenia in a Warmblood horse in Australia.
Abstract
A 6-week-old Warmblood colt foal was presented for investigation of multiple haematoma formation in various locations, poor wound healing and abnormal scar formation. Based on the history and clinical presentation of hyperextensible skin with prolonged skin tenting, the foal was diagnosed with cutaneous asthenia and euthanased because of the poor prognosis. Histopathological and electron microscopic findings were inconclusive. This is the first case report of cutaneous asthenia in a Warmblood horse in Australia. Cutaneous asthenia is reviewed with particular reference to hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia and its similarities and differences to the case presented.
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