Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse with sudden head tilt and seizures - what could be wrong?
By Anderson, W I et al.·Published in The Cornell veterinarian·1990·Department of Pathology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Infarction of the pons and medulla oblongata caused by arteriolar thrombosis in a horse.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 17-year-old female mixed-Arabian horse had a serious condition where small blood vessels in her brain became blocked, leading to damage in areas that control movement and vital functions. This caused her to suddenly tilt her head and have seizures that she couldn't control. Tests showed no signs of infection from Equine Herpesvirus-1 or any issues related to contaminated corn. Unfortunately, the treatment for her condition did not work, and she experienced significant neurological problems.
Abstract
Infarction of the pons and rostral medulla secondary to arteriolar thrombosis was documented histologically in a 17-year-old mixed-Arabian female horse. Clinically, the animal experienced a sudden onset of a head tilt and subsequent non-controllable seizures. There was no historical, clinical or histological evidence to suggest the presence of infection of Equine Herpesvirus-1 or the feeding of corn contaminated by Fusarium moniliforme.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2364707/