Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca associated with fracture of the stylohyoid bone in a horse.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1989
- Authors:
- Spurlock, S L et al.
- Affiliation:
- Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A mare developed a condition called keratoconjunctivitis sicca, which means her eyes were dry and irritated, after she fractured a bone in her throat called the stylohyoid bone. The treatment focused on keeping her eye healthy while also addressing the inflammation around the broken bone. The outcome of the treatment was not specified, but the approach aimed to improve her overall condition.
Abstract
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca developed in a mare with fracture of the stylohyoid bone. Treatment was directed at preserving the health of the globe while local inflammation at the fracture site was resolved.
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