Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Upper respiratory tract obstruction caused by a pharyngeal abscess in a filly.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1985
- Authors:
- Sweeney, C R et al.
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old Thoroughbred filly had a serious problem with her breathing because of an abscess, which is a painful collection of pus, in her throat. The veterinarians figured out what was wrong by using several tests, including looking inside her throat with a camera, taking a small tissue sample, examining cells, and taking X-rays. They treated her with antibiotics to fight the infection and pain relief medication. Thankfully, this treatment worked well, and the abscess was successfully resolved.
Abstract
A 3-year-old Thoroughbred filly had a pharyngeal abscess causing obstruction of the upper respiratory tract. Diagnosis was made by a combination of endoscopy, biopsy, cytology, and radiography. Treatment with antimicrobials and analgesics resulted in successful resolution of the abscess.
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