Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Phaeohyphomycosis due to Pyrenophora phaeocomes and Drechslera nobleae in an Appaloosa mare.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Jennings, Joanne E
- Affiliation:
- Ontario Veterinary College · Canada
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 21-year-old Appaloosa mare had a dark-colored growth on the right side of her neck. After examining a sample of the mass under a microscope and using special genetic testing, the vets found that it was caused by certain types of pigmented fungi. The growth was surgically removed, and since it was taken out completely, this usually means the mare should be cured.
Abstract
A 21-year-old Appaloosa mare was presented with a pigmented cutaneous mass at the base of the right side of the neck. The diagnosis of phaeohyphomycosis due to pigmented fungi, known as Pyrenophora phaeocomes and Drechslera nobleae, was made based on a histopathology report followed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and 18S rRNA gene sequencing. The mass was surgically excised with clean margins, which is usually curative.
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