Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Exophthalmos in a horse resulting from an adenocarcinoma of the frontal sinus.
- Journal:
- Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
- Year:
- 1989
- Authors:
- Hill, F W et al.
- Affiliation:
- Faculty of Veterinary Science University of Zimbabwe
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A fifteen-year-old thoroughbred gelding had a bulging left eye, a condition known as exophthalmos. After the horse passed away, a thorough examination revealed that he had an adenocarcinoma, which is a type of cancer, in the left frontal sinus. This tumor had spread into the area around the eye, pushing the eyeball forward. Unfortunately, the outcome was not favorable due to the advanced nature of the cancer.
Abstract
A fifteen-year-old thoroughbred gelding with exophthalmos of the left eye, was found at necropsy to have an adenocarcinoma of the left frontal sinus. The tumour extended caudally through the cribriform plate into the orbit, displacing the eyeball anteriorly.
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