Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Blood in urine in newborn foals - what to know
By Arnold, Carolyn E et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2005·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hematuria associated with cystic hematomas in three neonatal foals.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Three newborn foals were found to have cystic hematomas, which are fluid-filled sacs of blood, likely caused by injury to their umbilical area or low platelet counts. All three foals showed signs of blood in their urine, which is called hematuria. This situation highlights the importance of considering cystic hematomas when a young foal has blood in its urine. Treatment options for these hematomas can involve both medication and surgery. The study suggests that with appropriate management, these conditions can be addressed effectively.
Abstract
Cystic hematomas were diagnosed in 3 neonatal foals. In all 3 foals, cystic hematomas resulted from umbilical trauma or thrombocytopenia. Findings in these foals suggest that cystic hematoma should be included in the differential diagnosis of hematuria in neonatal foals. Management of cystic hematomas includes both medical and surgical options.
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