Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Myospherulosis in the subcutis of a pony.
- Journal:
- Canadian journal of veterinary research = Revue canadienne de recherche veterinaire
- Year:
- 1987
- Authors:
- Liggett, A D et al.
Plain-English summary
A mature pony was found to have a condition called myospherulosis, which involves the presence of abnormal structures made from altered red blood cells. These structures were discovered during a biopsy of an area that was swollen and inflamed, likely due to prolonged contact with certain ointments or damaged fat tissue. It's important to distinguish these from fungal infections. The suggested treatment for this condition is to surgically remove the affected area.
Abstract
Myospherulosis was diagnosed in a mature pony. Several parent bodies containing many spherules were observed microscopically in biopsy material from an area of cellulitis. The spherules are altered red blood cells that form as the result of prolonged contact with necrotic fat or petrolatum-based ointments. These structures must be differentiated from fungal elements. The recommended treatment is surgical excision.
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