Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mare has pigmented mass on neck - what is it?
By Jennings, Joanne E·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2016·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Phaeohyphomycosis due to Pyrenophora phaeocomes and Drechslera nobleae in an Appaloosa mare.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 21-year-old Appaloosa mare had a pigmented lump at the base of her neck. After testing, the vet diagnosed her with a fungal infection called phaeohyphomycosis, caused by specific types of fungi. The vet surgically removed the mass, ensuring all of it was taken out, which typically leads to a full recovery.
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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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