Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Epistaxis in two horses with dacryohemorrhea.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1992
- Authors:
- Schumacher, J et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Two horses experienced bleeding from one nostril, which was linked to inflammation in the part of their tear drainage system. A physical exam revealed that the bleeding was coming from the nasal opening of the duct that drains tears. This condition, caused by a bacterial infection, was effectively treated with antibiotics given both through injections and directly into the tear drainage system. The treatment worked well, resolving the issue.
Abstract
Unilateral epistaxis in 2 horses was caused by inflammation of the distal portion of the lacrimal system. The origin of epistaxis was identified during physical examination by observing hemorrhage emanating from the nasal opening of the nasolacrimal duct. Dacryohemorrhea caused by bacterial infection was successfully treated with antibacterial drugs administered systemically and instilled into the lacrimal system.
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