Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fetal rhabdomyoma in a Thoroughbred filly.
- Journal:
- Veterinary medicine and science
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Rapezzano, Giulia et al.
- Affiliation:
- Pool House Equine Clinic · United Kingdom
Plain-English summary
A newborn Thoroughbred filly had a large growth on the front part of her jaw. The growth was surgically removed while she was under general anesthesia. After examining the tissue, the doctors found it was a type of tumor called congenital fetal rhabdomyoma, which is a rare muscle tumor that occurs before birth. When the filly was checked again six months later, she showed no signs of any problems. The treatment was successful, and she appears to be healthy now.
Abstract
A newborn Thoroughbred filly presented with a large mass located on the ventro-rostral aspect of the mandible. The mass was surgically removed under general anaesthesia. Upon gross examination, the mass was well circumscribed with a heterogeneous lobulated appearance. The results of histopathology and immunohistochemistry were consistent with a diagnosis of congenital fetal rhabdomyoma. On follow-up at six months post-surgical excision, no abnormalities were noted on clinical examination.
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