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Pony with rectal prolapse and eosinophilic proctitis - what to know
By Gibson, K et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2001·School of Veterinary Clinical Science, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Focal eosinophilic proctitis with associated rectal prolapse in a pony.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old pony mare was brought in for a rectal prolapse, which is when part of the rectum protrudes outside the body. The vet found some unusual nodules in her rectal wall and diagnosed her with eosinophilic proctitis, a condition involving inflammation. After treating her with corticosteroids, the nodules and inflammation went away, and she did not have any further issues for 20 months. This case shows that eosinophilic proctitis can be a rare cause of rectal problems in ponies.
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Abstract
Focal intramural nodules were palpated in the rectal wall of a 12-year-old pony mare presented for rectal prolapse. Eosinophilic proctitis was diagnosed by examination of fine needle aspirates and biopsy of the largest rectal nodule. After treatment with a course of corticosteroids, the rectal nodule and accompanying peripheral eosinophilia resolved. There was no recurrence of the condition during the follow-up period of 20 months. Focal eosinophilic proctitis appeared to be an unusual cause of tenesmus and rectal prolapse in this case.
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