Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Inflammatory aural polyp in a horse.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Fjordbakk, Cathrine T et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · Canada
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old standardbred filly was found to have an inflammatory aural polyp, which is a growth in the ear that can cause irritation. She was showing signs of ear discharge and rubbing her head. The polyp was removed using a method called traction-avulsion, and after the procedure, the filly did not have any more ear discharge. Although aural polyps are not commonly reported in horses, they are seen more often in pets and people. The treatment was successful, and the filly is doing well now.
Abstract
An inflammatory aural polyp was identified in a 1-year-old standardbred filly, which presented with otorrhea and head rubbing. The polyp was removed by traction-avulsion, and the filly showed no subsequent signs of otorrhea. Aural polyps have not been reported in horses, but they are commonly seen in companion animals and humans.
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