Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse with facial swelling and eye watering caused by nasofrontal
By Manso-Díaz, Gabriel & Taeymans, Olivier·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2012·Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging diagnosis--nasofrontal suture exostosis in a horse.
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Plain-English summary
A 14-year-old Quarter Horse was brought in with chronic swelling on the face and worsening tear production from both eyes. X-rays showed a growth at the junction of the nasal and frontal bones, which was confirmed with a special CT scan. The vet planned surgery to remove the growth, and after the procedure, the horse's symptoms improved significantly.
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Abstract
A 14-year-old Quarter Horse had chronic facial swelling and a more recent history of progressive bilateral epiphora. Radiographic findings were compatible with exostosis of the nasofrontal suture. Computed tomography (CT) of the head, including CT dacryorhinocystography, confirmed the diagnosis and allowed presurgical planning of resection of the exostosis, which resulted in resolution of the clinical signs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22360653/