Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse colic caused by a rare jejunal muscle tumor
By Miles, S. et al.·Published in Equine Veterinary Education·2019·Palm Beach Equine Clinic Wellington Florida USA, United States·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Intramural jejunal leiomyoma as a cause of colic
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Plain-English summary
A 15-year-old Thoroughbred gelding was brought in for colic after experiencing chronic mild colic episodes that didn't respond to treatment. During surgery, the vets discovered a 15-centimeter mass in his intestine, which was identified as a rare type of tumor called a leiomyoma. After the surgery, the horse recovered well and returned to competing in showjumping without any further colic issues. This case highlights that leiomyomas, although rare, should be considered as a possible cause of intestinal blockage in horses.
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Abstract
Summary A 15‐year‐old Thoroughbred gelding showjumper presented with colic after a history of chronic mild, intermittent colic. He was refractory to medical management. At surgery, he was found to have a 15‐cm intramural mass in the distal jejunum, approximately 3 m orad to the ileum. Histopathology post‐operatively revealed a leiomyoma. Leiomyomas in horses are rare. They have been reported most commonly in the reproductive tract, with other rare reports in the oesophagus and omentum. To the knowledge of the authors, there are no reports of identification and treatment of non‐strangulating obstruction of the jejunum caused by a leiomyoma. The horse recovered from his surgery and went on to compete at the same level of showjumping as previous to the surgery with no further episodes of colic. Based on this report, leiomyoma should be a differential for small intestinal obstruction in the future.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13208